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Was manifest destiny the main topic of the lincoln douglas debates?
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It was one topic, but certainly not the only one. First, it is worth noting that there were seven debates (and for modern students, accustomed to seeing candidates give one minute responses to questions, each candidate spoke for as long as an hour, before giving way to his opponent). As for Manifest Destiny, the belief that America had both the right and the duty to expand and take over more territory, this was indeed a point of contention between the candidates: Douglas generally supported the idea, while Lincoln generally did not. But most historians will tell you the main topic for the debates was the controversy over slavery-- especially whether the spread of slavery should be limited by the federal government, or whether the individual states should be allowed to make the decision to permit it or not.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoNo. Manifest destiny refers to the expansion of the US to the Pacific which occurred before the Lincoln-Douglas debates. The debates were mostly about whether to allow slavery in the new territories and whether the slave had the right to secede.
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What were the debates about slavery between Lincoln and Douglas called?
....The Lincoln Douglas Debates
Who supported Lincoln in the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
antislavery forces
When did Stephen A Douglas debate Abraham Lincoln in Illinois?
In the mid-1850's Douglas and Lincoln began one of the most famous political feuds in American history, it became known as the Lincoln-Douglas debates but the debates actually had began many years earlier. In Illinois's fourth capital, the Vandalia State House is where Douglas and Lincoln had their first debate around 1837. They continued with more debates in early 1840's above Joshua Speed's dry goods store, "where many aspirants politicians met" in Springfield, Illinois. During the 1840 presidential election Douglas made the decision to take their debates outside in the street, which lasted a week. Douglas enjoyed political fights and that is how he got his nickname the "Little Giant". Another reason was the many debates became more personal over Mary Todd "Lincoln's future wife and Douglas's past girlfriend". The famous Lincoln-Douglas debates was in mid-1850's and began over the Kansas-Nebraska Act, that under-minded the Missouri Compromise. Douglas saw it as "Manifest Destiny" but Lincoln saw it as a deliberate spread of slavery into Kansas and other once free-territories. Lincoln was Illinois Republican Party's nomination for senator, and ran against Douglas but even though Lincoln won the debates he still lost the senate to Douglas. Until the Presidential campaign of 1860. With the Democratic Party split, a Republican was sure to win. Lincoln was reserved in his campaign and stayed at home, allowing his supporters to speak for him. Douglas however did not, he campaigned furiously but Lincoln still won both popular and electoral college votes. I
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.
Did Abraham Lincoln win the 1858 senatorial debates in Illinois against Senator Stephen A. Douglas?
No, at the end of all seven debates between the two men, Douglas beat Lincoln in the election to retain his Illinois senate seat. While it can be said that each man made important points, Senator Douglas had the edge having been the incumbent candidate.
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.
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)
When was Lincoln Douglas debates?
1858
The Lincoln-Douglas debates were a series of debates held between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas during their campaign for which office?
U.S. senator
Who supported Lincoln in the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
antislavery forces
The topic of the Lincoln-Douglas debates was what?
slavery
Who was involved in the Lincoln Douglas Debates?
Aswer
When and where did the Lincoln Douglas Debates begin?
Ilinois
What are the release dates for The Lincoln-Douglas Debates - 1976 TV?
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates - 1976 TV was released on: USA: 8 October 1994
