Before the formation of the Republican Party, which party opposed the Democratic Party? Describe the issue that provided the foundation for the creation of the Republican Party

All of the following statements point out negative aspects of the gilded age except: a. politicians gave government jobs to political supporters. b. political bosses cheated large cities out of millions of dollars. c. industrialists bribed members of congress to ensure favorable votes. d. in 1903, wisconsin became the first state to hold primary elections.