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What 2 men held a famous debate in the Senate over states' rights?
Not sure but my guess would be Stephen Douglas and Abe Lincoln
In which of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates did Lincoln respond to Douglas' popular sovereignty stand with an argument of his own?
In the second Lincoln-Douglas debate, held in Freeport, Illinois, on August 27, 1858, Abraham Lincoln directly challenged Stephen A. Douglas's stance on popular sovereignty. Lincoln posed the "Freeport Question," asking whether the people of a territory could exclude slavery before becoming a state. Douglas's response, which suggested that local legislation could effectively prevent slavery, ultimately alienated him from southern Democrats and highlighted the contentious issue of slavery's expansion.
What was the main issue in the debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas in 1858?
The main ISSUE of the DEBATE was whether slavery be allowed to expand to new territories. The REASON the debates were held was for a seat in the Illinois Senate.
Did Lincoln win the election of 1860 because of his popularity in the south?
Certainly not- Lincoln and his party held the strongest ant-slavery position of the candidates.
What engaged lincloln in the series of debate?
Abraham Lincoln became engaged in the series of debates with Stephen A. Douglas primarily due to the contentious issue of slavery's expansion into the territories. These debates, held during the 1858 Illinois Senate race, provided a platform for Lincoln to articulate his opposition to the spread of slavery and his belief in the principles of the Declaration of Independence. The debates garnered national attention, elevating Lincoln's profile and ultimately helping him to secure the Republican nomination for president in 1860.
Which of the Lincoln Douglas debates did Lincoln respond to Douglas' popular sovereighty?
In the Lincoln-Douglas debates, particularly during the second debate held in Freeport, Illinois, on August 27, 1858, Abraham Lincoln directly challenged Stephen A. Douglas's principle of popular sovereignty. Lincoln posed the "Freeport Question," asking whether a territory could exclude slavery despite the Supreme Court's Dred Scott decision. Douglas responded that local legislation could effectively keep slavery out, asserting that the people of a territory had the right to determine their own laws. This exchange highlighted the deepening divide over the issue of slavery in America.
What issues dominated the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
The topic of the Lincoln-Douglas debates mostly concerned the extension of slavery into the US territories. Douglas believed that the territories should decide for themselves whether or not they wished to have slavery. He felt that power should reside at the local level and should reflect the wishes of the people. Lincoln stated, "A house divided against itself cannot stand." Lincoln believed that slavery must be dealt with as a moral wrong and that only the power of the federal government could extinguish slavery.
What issue did Abraham Lincoln and Stephen a Douglas disagree during their debates?
In 1858, Abraham Lincoln sought the senate seat in Illinois that was held by nationally known Stephen A. Douglas. The major issue in the debates they had during the campaign centered around slavery. Douglas attempted to portray Lincoln as a radical and Lincoln tried to make Douglas seem a pro-slavery senator. Douglas easily won the election, but it gave Lincoln national attention.
When did Abraham Lincoln give the Lincoln-Douglas Debate speech?
They Got Married November 4, 1842 in Spring Feild Illinois The famous Lincoln/Douglas debates began at the Illinois State Fair on October 3rd and 4th 1854. After much insisting, by the then former congressman A. Lincoln, Douglas would begin the debate on October 3rd; on October 4th the private citizen would respond. This would be the beginning of a series of fierce debates fought between these two amazing orators, collectively given the title the Lincoln/Douglas debates. Alton, IL
What was the wigs political party position on slavery?
Most of the men in the Whigs Party were opposed to slavery but not all of them. Because the Democrat Party was mostly supportive of slavery and held the majority in Congress, the Whigs were not as effective in ending slavery. Abraham Lincoln was part of the Whigs Party and then helped launch the Republican Party. The Republican Party nominated Lincoln for President and he beat his Democrat opponent, carrying all the Northern States. This would become the beginning of the end of slavery as Lincoln has been credited with that great accomplishment.
Where was the debate held?
denver colorado
Where were the Hebrew people held in slavery?
They were held in slavery in: Egypt Babylon Spain Nazi Europe
