During the Progressive Era, the Republican Party split into two groups: those Republicans interested primarily in reforming America and those Republicans still favorable to business. ... The principal reason for why Republicans did not maintain control of the presidency during the 1930s was the Great Depression. ... Rueter (1995) provides a detailed look into the world of politics during the civil rights era. ... After the civil rights era, President Nixon was known as introducing a "Southern strategy" to win the 1968 presidential election. ... Literature Review: Is The Republican Party for or...

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