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In 1858, the election for the Illinois Senate seat held by Stephen A. Douglas was to be decided. Douglas was a Democrat. Douglas' opponent was the Republican Party candidate, Abraham Lincoln. The series of debates the two men had were covered by newspapers throughout the US. Issues such as the Kansas-Nebraska Act and popular sovereignty were debated, along with slavery and the rights of freed slaves. Douglas, being a well respected national figure won the election.
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∙ 9y agoIn 1858, the election for the Illinois Senate seat held by Stephen A. Douglas was to be decided. Douglas was a Democrat. Douglas' opponent was the Republican Party candidate, Abraham Lincoln. The series of debates the two men had were covered by newspapers throughout the US. Issues such as the Kansas-Nebraska Act and popular sovereignty were debated, along with slavery and the rights of freed slaves. Douglas, being a well respected national figure won the election.
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Who was in the debate of Election of 1858?
Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, hence Lincoln-Douglas Debate.
In the Lincoln-Douglas debate Douglas tried to make Lincoln appear to be?
I think that Lincoln Douglas debate Douglas tried to mak Lincoln appear to be a good dressed guy
Was Douglas in the Douglas Lincoln debate proslavery?
Yes, he was.
What did Abraham and Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debate in the Lincoln Douglas debates?
slavery
Who supported Douglas in the Lincoln-Douglas debate?
antislavery forces
Who did Lincoln debate slavery?
Stephen A. Douglas
What is the phone number of the Douglas Lincoln Debate Museum in Charleston Illinois?
The phone number of the Douglas Lincoln Debate Museum is: 217-345-7919.
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.
After the Lincoln Douglas debate who became senator from Illinois?
Abraham Lincoln
Where is the Douglas Lincoln Debate Museum in Charleston Illinois located?
The address of the Douglas Lincoln Debate Museum is: 126 E St, Charleston, IL 61920
Who did Abraham Lincoln debate in 1858?
His debate partner was Senator Stephen Douglas from Illinois. Douglas was a celebrated debater and speaker.
Who did Abarham Lincoln debate with?
Douglas And the vampires he killed
