Difference between Radical Abolitionist and Republican Party?

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Difference between Radical Abolitionist and Republican Party?

What was the difference between the positions on slavery taken by the Radical Abolitionists and by the Republican Party? What reasons were there for this difference? Which position contributed more to the coming of the Civil War? Use specific information to support your answer.

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Rosalia

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The radical abolitionists wanted immediate end to slavery. The Republican party was more diverse. Some of the Republicans favored the abolition of slavery, but many more favored containment: the idea to stop the spread of slavery, and that slavery will eventually just die out. I would say that the Republicans contributed more to Civil War since the election of Lincoln (a Republican) to the presidency caused southern states to secede.