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The Lincoln-Douglas debates occurred while Lincoln was battling Douglas over what?
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agothe position of U.S. senator from the state of Illinois.
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Were the Lincoln-Douglas debates important?
In 1858, former US representative Abraham Lincoln (then little-known outside of Illinois) ran for a US Senate seat against the Democratic incumbent, Stephen A. Douglas. They held 7 scheduled debates, one in each of the districts in which neither had already campaigned. These were held between August 21 and October 15, 1858. The response by the public was arguably meaningless, since (at that time) the Illinois legislature elected the state's senators. (This was changed by the 17th amendment in 1913.) Lincoln, the Republican candidate, lost the election but his arguments were well-received by the audiences. He collected the transcribed texts into a book, which also became popular, leading to his nomination for President in 1860.
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What did Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debate about in the LincolnDouglas debates?
Abraham Lincoln wanted to run for the Senate so that he could make laws to stop slavery in America.
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 events occurred during Lincoln's presidency?
There are several major events that happened in Lincoln's life. The Gettysburg address, The Lincoln-Douglas Debates, the Emancipation Proclamation, there are a ton. If you're really interested in him, I would google him.
What were the debates about slavery between Lincoln and Douglas called?
....The Lincoln Douglas Debates
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 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.
What causes the Lincoln-Douglas Debates?
Abraham Lincoln opposed slavery and Douglas wanted states rights
During the Lincoln-Douglas debates for what office were Lincoln and Douglas running?
United States Senator from Illinois
