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Was there a difference in Stephen A Douglas' private and personal beliefs about Abraham Lincoln?
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In correspondence to Stephen A. Douglas' friends, he indicated that Abraham Lincoln was not a radical or fanatical Republican. Douglas had admiration for Lincoln. In public, however, politics prevailed. Douglas had to paint Lincoln as an abolitionist and a divisive political figure.
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Over Which issue did Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas disagree during their debates?
It was the issue of slavery that Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A Douglas disagreed about during their political debates. Stephen A Douglas supported slavery while Abraham Lincoln opposed it.
What did Abraham and Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debate in the Lincoln Douglas debates?
slavery
Did Illinois Senator Stephen A Douglas have any personal animosity towards Abraham Lincoln in 1858?
Illinois Senator Stephen A. Douglas may have been surprised that he was even challenged by Abraham Lincoln in the 1858 debates for the senate seat held by Douglas, but he did not harbor any personal animosity towards Lincoln. Douglas made this clear in the Bloomington speech. Douglas praised Lincoln's character and said that Lincoln had the ability to serve well as a senator. He mentioned that he had known Lincoln for 25 years. By the 25 year remark by Douglas, it was clear that his praise for Lincoln was not based on new found flattery.
Which issue did Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas disagree during their debates?
It was the issue of slavery that Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A Douglas disagreed about during their political debates. Stephen A Douglas supported slavery while Abraham Lincoln opposed it.
Who was in the debate of Election of 1858?
Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, hence Lincoln-Douglas Debate.
What did Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debate about in the Lincoln Douglas debate?
Abraham Lincoln wanted to run for the Senate so that he could make laws to stop slavery in America.
What did Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debate about in the Lincoln Douglas debates?
Abraham Lincoln wanted to run for the Senate so that he could make laws to stop slavery in America.
What did Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debate about in the Lincoln- Douglas debates?
Abraham Lincoln wanted to run for the Senate so that he could make laws to stop slavery in America.
What helps bring Abraham Lincoln into the national spotlight?
Abraham Lincoln's debates with Stephen Douglas helped bring him into the national spotlight.
What causes the Lincoln-Douglas Debates?
Abraham Lincoln opposed slavery and Douglas wanted states rights
After the Lincoln Douglas debate who became senator from Illinois?
Abraham Lincoln
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.
