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And running for Senate Abraham Lincoln argued that the country was weakened by what?
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∙ 7y ago
compromises over slavery
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NoodlesJules
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∙ 9y agoWhen running for the Senate against Stephen A. Douglas, Abraham Lincoln argued that the country was weakened by the expansion of slavery. Lincoln also argued that the doctrine of popular sovereignty, which allowed residents of the territories to decide if slavery would be permitted in that territory, would also weaken the country - that "a house divided against itself cannot stand."
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In running for senate Abraham Lincoln argued that the country was weakened by?
Compromises over slaver
Did Abraham Lincoln have a job or jobs?
Abe Lincoln had a job that i no of it was running a store
Who did Abraham Lincoln lose to for running president?
never
Who was president during Abraham Lincoln's assassination?
His recently-appointed running mate, Andrew Johnson of Tennessee.
Was Abraham Lincoln running against a Democrat or Republican?
republican
What office were abraham lincoln and stephen douglas running for 1858?
Senate in Illinois
Who was President Lincoln's running mate in the Presidential election of 1864?
Andrew Johnson was Abraham Lincoln's vice-presidential running mate in the 1864 presidential election. He succeeded Lincoln when Lincoln was assassinated in April of 1865.
What hardships did Abraham Lincoln face in running for political office?
Dancing pink cows
What political seat were Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas running for in 1858?
US Senator from Illinois.
What was Stephen Douglas known for?
Stephen Douglas won against Abraham Lincoln when running for US Senate
Why was Abraham Lincoln a person to trust?
because he loved school more than running his fathers farm
Who were Abraham Lincoln's competition when becoming president?
To be mother ****ing honest, I really do not NOT give a **** who was Abraham's Lincoln competition. Its not like I was running against the mother******, I mean like who gives a flying ****. Certaintly not me. Thats my ****ing answer.
