2 verb A word or group of words that modifies another word describes or classifies something, or restricts the meaning of the word. It is a rule of English that adjectives generally precede the noun they modify: we say `a good cry', not `a cry good'.
The Republican Party was formed by Free Soilers who did not want slavery to spread into the western territories. They were not friendly toward blacks, they just did not want to compete for jobs or lower the wages available.
Avid political scientist with a strong focus on US History, including the political & military aspects of the US Civil War. In 1856, the Republican national platform was a projection of the party's roots.The party had been formed when the Whig Party had folded. The platform reflected the beliefs of anti slavery Democrats, former Whigs, and the so called northern Know Nothings.The key component of the platform demanded the exclusion of slavery in the territories, and the admission of Kansas as a free State.vid political scientist with a strong focus on US History, including the political & military aspects of the US Civil War. In 1856, the Republican national platform was a projection of the party's roots. The party had been formed when the Whig Party had folded.