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underestimating the depth of northern opposition to the spread of slavery

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Q: What was One of Stephen Douglas's mistakes in proposing the Kansas Nebraska Act?
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One of Stephen Douglas's mistakes in proposing the Kansas-Nebraska Act was?

One of Stephen Douglas's mistakes in proposing the Kansas-Nebraska Act was underestimating the strong opposition it would face due to the potential spread of slavery into new territories. This sparked significant backlash, further polarizing the nation and leading to heightened tensions over the issue of slavery.


Who introduced a bill to Congress to organize the territories of Kansas and Nebraska?

(Stephen A. Douglas)


What act was proposed by Stephen Douglass and allowed popular sovereignty in the territories?

The Kansas-Nebraska Act


What decision made popular sovereignty a national policy for dealing with slavery?

The Kansas-Nebraska Act, promoted by Stephen Douglass.


What was the childhood of Stephen A Douglass like?

There is not much known about the childhood of Stephen A. Douglass. He was born to Stephen Arnold Douglass and Sarah Fisk in 1847. He was well educated and taught school for some time.


Who were Stephen Douglas's parents?

his parents were Stephen A. Douglass and Sarah Fisk


Who was the author of the nebraska-kansas act?

Stephen Douglas


When was Stephen Douglass born?

Kentucky Texas.


Who were Stephen Douglas's mom and dad?

Stephen Arnold Douglass and Sarah Fisk.


Why was Frederick Douglass nickname little giant?

Senator Stephen Douglas of Illinois was a great orator and had great ideas for the United States. He was also just 5 foot 4 inches tall.


Who was Lincoln's opponnent in the US Senate race?

Stephen douglass!


Who proposed the last minute compromise?

Crittenden