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Originally Posted by Trexller [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

what the fuck is wrong with the modern democrat party?

I mean they have always been fucked.

democrats fought a war to keep black people in chains.

but seriously, WTF

Question 7:

Did the democrats support states rights in the civil war?

During the American Civil War (1861-1865), the Democratic Party was divided on the issue of states' rights. Some members of the party, known as "Copperheads", opposed the war and believed that states should have the right to secede from the Union. They argued that the federal government was overstepping its bounds by trying to prevent the Confederacy from seceding. They also didn't want to abolish slavery which was one of the main reasons for the war.

On the other hand, the majority of the Democratic party, known as "War Democrats", supported the Union and the federal government's efforts to preserve the unity of the country. They believed that the Confederacy's attempt to secede was illegal and unconstitutional and they supported the preservation of the Union and the abolition of slavery.

It's worth noting that the Democratic party of the mid-19th century is different than the current Democratic party, and the political landscape, issues, and ideology have changed over time.