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What were the debates about slavery between Lincoln and Douglas called?
....The Lincoln Douglas Debates
How did the North react to the Lincoln Douglas debates in 1858?
The Lincoln and Douglas debates in 1858, were extensively covered by newspapers in both the North and the South. Northerners followed the debates and by doing so, brought to national attention the views of Abraham Lincoln. Abolitionists in the North were impressed with Abraham Lincoln's views on slavery.
What events occurred during Lincoln's presidency?
There are several major events that happened in Lincoln's life. The Gettysburg address, The Lincoln-Douglas Debates, the Emancipation Proclamation, there are a ton. If you're really interested in him, I would google him.
What was the freeport doctrine of Douglas?
According to an article in Wikipedia, during the Lincoln-Douglas debates, Lincoln tried to get Douglas to announce whether he supported the way slavery was treated in his belief in popular sovereignty, as declared in the Kansas-Nebraska Act, or by the Supreme Court decision in the Dred Scott Case, in which a slave was declared personal property and could be taken anywhere in the US. Douglas indicated that
Was manifest destiny the main topic of the lincoln douglas debates?
It was one topic, but certainly not the only one. First, it is worth noting that there were seven debates (and for modern students, accustomed to seeing candidates give one minute responses to questions, each candidate spoke for as long as an hour, before giving way to his opponent). As for Manifest Destiny, the belief that America had both the right and the duty to expand and take over more territory, this was indeed a point of contention between the candidates: Douglas generally supported the idea, while Lincoln generally did not. But most historians will tell you the main topic for the debates was the controversy over slavery-- especially whether the spread of slavery should be limited by the federal government, or whether the individual states should be allowed to make the decision to permit it or not.
What did Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debate about in the LincolnDouglas debates?
Abraham Lincoln wanted to run for the Senate so that he could make laws to stop slavery in America.
Which of the following crucial issues was not addressed in the LincolnDouglas debates?
JOHN BROWN'S RAID ! - apex
Over Which issue did Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas disagree during their debates?
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.
Which issue did Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas disagree during their debates?
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.
What were the debates about slavery between Lincoln and Douglas called?
....The Lincoln Douglas Debates
How many series of debates did Lincoln challenge the democrats?
7 debates
What was the key issue in the lincoln-douglas debates?
The key issue in the Lincoln-Douglas debates was slavery. Lincoln and Douglas were viewed as contenders for the 1860 presidential election.
When was Lincoln Douglas debates?
1858
When did president Lincoln loose to Stephan A. Douglas?
In the 1858 election for senator. During this event, Lincoln and Douglas held a series of debates, known as the Lincoln-Douglas debates.
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 was involved in the Lincoln- Douglass Debates?
Abraham Lincoln and Stephan Douglass.
The Lincoln-Douglas debates were a series of debates held between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas during their campaign for which office?
U.S. senator
