Lincoln argued that it was wrong to decide whether to allow slavery in a state or territory by voting
In the 1858 election for senator. During this event, Lincoln and Douglas held a series of debates, known as the Lincoln-Douglas debates.
U.S. senator
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.
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.
Lincoln argued that it was wrong to decide whether to allow slavery in a state or territory by voting
United States Senator from Illinois
The Lincoln-Douglas debates took place during the 1858 Illinois Senate race, where Abraham Lincoln, who was running as a Republican, and Stephen A. Douglas, a Democratic incumbent senator, debated issues related to slavery and the Union. The main point of contention was the extension of slavery into new territories and states.
Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas debated each other during the Illinois Senate race in 1858. The series of debates, known as the Lincoln-Douglas debates, highlighted their differing views on slavery. Although Lincoln gained national recognition from the debates, Douglas ultimately won the Senate seat.
The famous Lincoln-Douglas debates occurred during the 1858 Illinois Senate race between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. These seven debates focused primarily on the issues of slavery and its expansion into new territories. The discussions not only highlighted the stark differences in their political views but also helped elevate Lincoln's national profile, setting the stage for his future presidential campaign.
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.
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.
Lincoln Douglas Debates