The Republican party platform supported all of the following in 1860 EXCEPT:

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The Republican party platform did not support John Brown's raid, which was seen by many as a violent and radical act. The party instead advocated for a peaceful end to slavery through non-extension of the institution into new territories. They also supported a transcontinental railroad, a higher protective tariff to promote American industry, and free farms on federal lands out west to encourage westward expansion.

The Republican Party Platform Supported All of the Following in 1860