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What was the greatest threats to US democracy claimed by the Illinois Republican Party of Abraham Lincoln in 1858?
In 1858 when Abraham Lincoln was running for the Senate seat of Illinois held by Stephen Douglas, the Illinois Republican Party declared that slavery and Catholicism were the two greatest threats to American democracy.
Why did Republicans challenge Stephen Douglas's run for the Senate?
Because Douglas didn't mind the creation of new slave-states, if the local people voted for it.
Who were among the staunchest allies of Senator Douglas in his debates with Abraham Lincoln?
Senator Stephen A. Douglas was the long time incumbent Senator from Illinois. And, he had important people on his side in his race to be reelected to the senate seat he had in Washington DC representing Illinois. Douglas had many supporters of course, but none were more important than Charles H. Lanphier. He was a long time loyal supporter of Douglas and was the editor of the Springfield Illinois State Register. Along with the Chicago Times, the Register was an aggressive Douglas supporter. Douglas also had in his corner the former Whig who turned Democrat, Orlando Bell Ficklin.He was instrumental in convincing former Whigs like himself to become Democrats.
Who was nominated by the Republicans in 1858 to run for the senate seat from Illinois?
Abraham Lincoln won the 1858 Republican Party nomination for senator for Illinois.
In 1858 the Illinois republican nominee for the senate was a relative unknown named?
Abraham Lincoln
Who was Stephen Douglas challenged by in the Illinois senate race of 1858.?
Abe Lincoln.
Who was the man who debated Lincoln for the senate seat from Illinois?
Stephen Douglas
Where was the Senate race that pitted Democrat Stephen A Douglas against?
Illinois
Who did Lincoln beat in1846?
Stephen Douglas defeated Abraham Lincoln in the 1858 Illinois Senate election.
Who debated against Stephen Douglas?
Abraham Lincoln debated against Stephen Douglas in the 1858 US Senate campaign, from Illinois.
What office were abraham lincoln and stephen douglas running for 1858?
Senate in Illinois
Who debated for the Illinois senate seat in 1858?
Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas
Where was the senate race that pitted democrat Stephen a Douglas against republicans Abraham Lincoln in 1858?
Illinois
Where was the Senate race that pitted Democrat Stephen a Douglas against Abraham Lincoln in 1858?
Illinois
Why did republicans challenged Stephen Douglas's run for the senate?
Because Douglas didn't mind the creation of new slave-states, if the local people voted for it.
Why was Stephen Douglas importance?
Stephen A. Douglas (April 1813-June 1861) was an American politician in Illinois. He is famous due to defeating Abraham Lincoln in a Senate contest in 1858.
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.
