Congressmen from which party passed laws during the civil war that broadened the role of the national government?

Democratic party. Hope this helps

Democrats(liberals) 

What does this mean ? ?

Towns and small farms are usually for land, lakes, rivers, and seas.they also produce other food, like crops.it's also where animals are, where we get our meat.large plantations normally have forests, where crops are grown for sale. (similar to farms)plantations have larger fields of crops.our wine, sugar canes, and fruits come from plantations.