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Did Abraham Lincoln win the 1858 senatorial debates in Illinois against Senator Stephen A. Douglas?
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What focused national attention on senatorial candidate Abraham Lincoln?
His public debates with his rival Illinois candidate Stephen Douglas, on the issue of whether slavery (i.e. a man's property) was protected by the Constitution.
Who was in the debate of Election of 1858?
Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, hence Lincoln-Douglas Debate.
Who was on the 1860 presidential ballot?
Abraham Lincoln, John C. Breckinridge, John Bell and Stephen A. Douglas.
What was Stephen Douglas known for?
Stephen Douglas won against Abraham Lincoln when running for US Senate
How did the North react to the Lincoln Douglas debates in 1858?
The Lincoln and Douglas debates in 1858, were extensively covered by newspapers in both the North and the South. Northerners followed the debates and by doing so, brought to national attention the views of Abraham Lincoln. Abolitionists in the North were impressed with Abraham Lincoln's views on slavery.
What two senatorial candidates held a series of debates in Illinois in 1858?
Stephen Douglas, and Abraham Lincoln
What state did Stephen Douglas debate with Abraham Lincoln in the 1858 sentorial debates?
Illinois, where they were competing for a senatorial seat.
Who won the Lincoln- Douglas debate?
Stephen Douglas won the election.
When did the Lincoln-Douglas debates take place?
In 1858, in time for the Senatorial elections in Illinois.
After the Lincoln Douglas debate who became senator from Illinois?
Abraham Lincoln
Who did Lincoln beat in1846?
Stephen Douglas defeated Abraham Lincoln in the 1858 Illinois Senate election.
When Steven A Douglas debates Abraham Lincoln at Illinois?
DID DOUGLAS STAY OVERNIGHT IN EDWARDSVILLE?
What focused national attention on senatorial candidate Abraham Lincoln?
His public debates with his rival Illinois candidate Stephen Douglas, on the issue of whether slavery (i.e. a man's property) was protected by the Constitution.
What state was Abraham Lincoln in senate?
Abraham Lincoln ran for the US Senate from Illinois but lost to Stephen A. Douglas. The famous Lincoln-Douglas debates took place during this campaign.
Lincoln gained national fame debating?
Abraham Lincoln, who was relatively new to the national political scene, gained widespread national fame from his series of debates with Stephen Douglas, his opponent in the Illinois Senatorial race. Douglas, a proponent of States Rights, and pro-slavery Democrat, battled Lincoln, an anti-slavery Whig.
Who debated for the Illinois senate seat in 1858?
Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas
Who was Stephan Douglas challenged by in Illinois?
Abraham Lincoln and the Republicans were his major opposition.
