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In 1858, former US representative Abraham Lincoln (then little-known outside of Illinois) ran for a US Senate seat against the Democratic incumbent, Stephen A. Douglas. They held 7 scheduled debates, one in each of the districts in which neither had already campaigned. These were held between August 21 and October 15, 1858. The response by the public was arguably meaningless, since (at that time) the Illinois legislature elected the state's senators. (This was changed by the 17th amendment in 1913.)
Lincoln, the Republican candidate, lost the election but his arguments were well-received by the audiences. He collected the transcribed texts into a book, which also became popular, leading to his nomination for President in 1860.
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What is the purpose of a hansard?
The purpose of a Hansard is to provide a verbatim transcript of the discussions and debates that take place in a legislative assembly, such as Parliament. It serves as an official record of proceedings and is important for promoting transparency, accountability, and public access to government activities.
Why do you think there was so many heated debates around the development of the cell theory?
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Social science cannot settle debates on?
Social science cannot settle debates on philosophical or ethical questions, such as the existence of free will or the definitions of right and wrong. These issues are often subjective and open to interpretation, making them outside the realm of empirical testing that social science relies on.
Why has East Asia come to occupy a central position in climate change debates?
because of China's rapid increases in carbon emissions
In the context of debates over the origins of knowledge nature is to nurture as?
In the context of debates over the origins of knowledge, nature is to nurture as genetics is to environment. Nature refers to innate characteristics or genetics, while nurture refers to external influences or environment shaping one's knowledge or behavior. The debate often revolves around the extent to which genetic predispositions versus environmental factors contribute to the development of knowledge and abilities.
Which of the following crucial issues was not addressed in the LincolnDouglas debates?
JOHN BROWN'S RAID ! - apex
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.
What is is the most important act of a citizen?
participating in public debates
It is still important to hold debates before elections?
yes
How To Do Debates?
what are the main features of debates
Why are debates so important?
Debating is important because it allows both sides of an issue to be considered, and reveals a large number of facts about a topic.
Before becoming president Abraham Lincoln participated in a series of important political debates with?
Stephen Douglas
Before Abraham Lincoln became president he participated in a series of important political debates with who?
Stephen A. Douglas.
Where can one watch politicians have a debate?
During election seasons, watching debates can give voters important insights into politician's ideas and policies. Live and recorded debates can be found on all major news networks and their websites. Debates for local political office can be watched on local news stations and their respective websites.
Who participated with the president Abraham Lincoln in a series of important political debates before he became president?
Stephen A. Douglas
How many debates were held in 1960 in the series of presidential debates?
There were four presidential debates in the election of 1960, between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. These were the presidential debates as well as the first nationally televised debates in US history.
When was International Debates created?
International Debates was created in 2003.
