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Lincoln was anti-slavery and Douglas was pro-slavery. Both men were backed by business interests.

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In what way was Abraham Lincoln's view of slavery different from that of Stephen Douglas?

Abraham Lincoln believed that slavery was morally wrong and sought to prevent its expansion into new territories, while Stephen Douglas believed in popular sovereignty, allowing each state or territory to decide for itself whether to allow slavery. Lincoln's ultimate goal was to eventually abolish slavery throughout the nation, whereas Douglas prioritized maintaining the peace and unity of the country.


In the Lincoln-Douglas debate Douglas tried to make Lincoln appear to be?

I think that Lincoln Douglas debate Douglas tried to mak Lincoln appear to be a good dressed guy


What did Abraham and Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debate in the Lincoln Douglas debates?

slavery


In the Lincoln-Douglas debates Douglas tried to make Lincoln appear to be?

(an abolitionist)


What were the debates about slavery between Lincoln and Douglas called?

....The Lincoln Douglas Debates


What was the key issue in the lincoln-douglas debates?

The key issue in the Lincoln-Douglas debates was slavery. Lincoln and Douglas were viewed as contenders for the 1860 presidential election.


When did president Lincoln loose to Stephan A. Douglas?

In the 1858 election for senator. During this event, Lincoln and Douglas held a series of debates, known as the Lincoln-Douglas debates.


Who was in the debate of Election of 1858?

Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, hence Lincoln-Douglas Debate.


Was Douglas in the Douglas Lincoln debate proslavery?

Yes, he was.


During the Lincoln-Douglas debates for what office were Lincoln and Douglas running?

United States Senator from Illinois


What causes the Lincoln-Douglas Debates?

Abraham Lincoln opposed slavery and Douglas wanted states rights


What was the disagreement between lincoln and douglas?

That they were from different parties so they didn't get along with everything they would say.