The Republicans nominated Grant for reelection, with Senator Henry Wilson of Massachusetts as the vice presidential nominee. The Republicans shrewdly borrowed from the Liberal platform, including "extended amnesty, lowered tariffs, and embraced civil service reform." Grant lowered customs duties, gave amnesty to Confederates, and implemented a civil service merit system, neutralizing the opposition. To placate the burgeoning suffragist movement, the Republican platform said women's rights would be treated with "respectful consideration." Concerning Southern policy, Greeley advocated that local government control be given to white people, while Grant advocated federal protection of black people. Grant was supported by Frederick Douglass, prominent abolitionists, and Indian reformers.
the republicans nominated grant for reelection with senator henry wilson of massachusetts as the vice presidential nominee the republicans shrewdly borrowed from the liberal platform including "extended amnesty lowered tariffs and embraced civil service reform" grant lowered customs duties gave amnesty to confederates and implemented a civil service merit system neutralizing the opposition to placate the burgeoning suffragist movement the republican platform said women's rights would be treated with "respectful consideration" concerning southern policy greeley advocated that local government control be given to white people while grant advocated federal protection of black people grant was supported by frederick douglass prominent abolitionists and indian reformers