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What compelled Abraham Lincoln to run against Senator Stephan Douglas?
When the Whig Party dissolved, Abraham Lincoln joined the new Republican Party in Illinois. He already had made solid political connections, one was with the powerful Congressman, Henry Clay of Kentucky. Clay had been Lincoln's mentor. Lincoln also held strong anti-slavery views and soon became one the top Republicans in Illinois. When the term of nationally known Stephen Douglas, senator of Illinois, Lincoln saw an opportunity to gain national recognition by having his party nominate him to run against the powerful Democrat Douglas. He had the goal of leading people and gaining political power. He was a spokesman for anti-slavery Republicans.
Where did Abraham Lincoln live before he became a president?
Illinois. He was a senator from Illinois and had a house in Springfield. You can tour the house today and there is a Lincoln interactive library in Springfield. He was born in a log cabin in Kentucky.
Who became the newest Illinois US Senator?
The newest senator of Illinois is Tammy Duckworth.
Who is Stephen Douglas and why is he important?
Stephen Douglas (1813-1861) was a politician who became a US Senator from Illinois by defeating Abraham Lincoln, only to lose to Lincoln in the Presidential election of 1860. Douglas was a champion of States Rights and helped pass the Compromise of 1850 that balanced slave states against free states. He died of typhoid fever shortly after the Civil War began in 1861.
Who won the senate election in Illinois in the 1858?
Stephen Douglas, who defeated Abraham Lincoln in the election (which was conducted in the Illinois legislature). Nonetheless, Lincoln became the popular Republican candidate for President in 1860, defeating Douglas who was the Democratic candidate.
Who became the newest Illinois Senator?
Republican Mark Kirk was elected junior Senator from Illinois in 2010.
When did Abraham Lincoln become senator of illoinos?
Abraham Lincoln became Senator of Illiinois in 1846.
Did Obama have job in politics?
Yes, he was an Illinois State Senator, and then a U.S. senator from Illinois before he became president.
What did the president do before he became president?
He was a Senator for Illinois.
Who said the right of slavery is the right of a state to decide?
The senator from Illinois, Stephen A. Douglas supported the right to have Territory citizens vote on the slavery issue before the territory became a State. He was the prime fore behind the Kansas - Nebraska Act of 1854. He called it popular sovereignty. He maintained this position in the 1858 senatorial race with Abraham Lincoln. Douglas won the election.
What job did Barack Obama have before he became president of the us?
Before president, Barack Obama was a U.S. Senator from Illinois.
What was the main issue debated by Lincoln and Douglas?
Whether or not slavery should expand into new territories. Lincoln and Douglas did NOT debate on whether or not to *end* slavery, just whether it should be allowed in the new territories and states being accepted into the U.S. Lincoln, as a member of the Free Soil party, thought that slavery shouldn't be expanded, while Douglass believed it should.
