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What party did Lincoln run for bid to the Illinois legislature?
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When did Lincoln first win his bid for the state legislature?
1854
What office were Lincoln and Douglas running for when they debated?
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858 were a series of seven debates between Abraham Lincoln, the Republican candidate for Senate in Illinois, and incumbent Senator Stephen Douglas, the Democratic Party candidate. Although Lincoln was a candidate for the Senate in Illinois, the debates were not directly related to an election of office. At the time, Illinois' Senators were elected by the Illinois Legislators, so the purpose of the debates was to represent their parties (Lincoln for the Republicans and Douglas for the Democrats) in a bid to win control of the Illinois Legislature. The main issue discussed in all seven debates was slavery.
What are facts about Lincoln and Douglas Debates?
The Lincoln Douglas debates had a huge impact on the future of Abraham Lincoln. Despite losing his bid to become the senator of Illinois, Lincoln made a name for himself.
Who were important Republican allies for Abraham Lincoln in his bid to win the senate seat occupied by Stephen A. Douglas?
Abraham Lincoln had supporters in Illinois who like himself had been a Whig Party member but turned to the new Republican Party. One supporter was Judge David Davis. He was a federal judge in Lincoln's district where he practiced law. One thing he shared with Lincoln was suspicions about radical abolitionists that hurt the new party's image. Another Lincoln supporter was also a former Whig. This was Joseph Gillesppie. He, like Lincoln had to tone down the radicals in the new Republican Party with regards to the antislavery movement.
What position was the basis for Abraham Lincoln's bid for the Illinois US Senate seat in 1856?
Abraham Lincoln ran for the US senate seat of Illinois in 1856. He based his election run on his opposition to the Kansas-Nebraska Act. of 1854. He lost to Lyman Trumbull.
Did Abraham Lincoln serve in the US House of Representatives?
yes, he did but on his second bid he lost by Stephen A. Douglas.
What state did Barack Obama win his bid for congress in 2005?
Illinois
In which city did Barack Obama announce his presidential bid?
Springfield, Illinois
What party did Theodore Roosevelt represent when he lost in his bid for the presidency?
He represented the party of Progressive
What jobs did Abraham Lincoln have before he was president?
Before he became president, young Abraham Lincoln took on a variety of manual labor jobs including rail-splitter, postmaster and flat-boatman. Lincoln is well known for his aversion to the practice of slavery.
Why is stephen Douglass famous?
He was an influential senator and speaker who defeated Lincoln in his senatorial bid, following the Lincoln-Douglas Debates.
What are the release dates for Bid Whist Party Throwdown - 2005 2005-11-26?
Bid Whist Party Throwdown - 2005 2005-11-26 was released on: USA: 26 November 2005
