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Northerners had mixed reactions to the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858. Many abolitionists and anti-slavery advocates supported Abraham Lincoln for his stance against the expansion of slavery, viewing him as a principled opponent of Stephen Douglas's support for popular sovereignty. However, some moderate Republicans were concerned about Lincoln's radicalism, while others admired Douglas for his defense of states' rights. Overall, the debates heightened national tensions over slavery and solidified Lincoln's position as a leading figure in the Republican Party.
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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.
How did northerners react to the proclamation?
Many Northerners were for the proclamation that ended slavery. However, there were Northerners who felt like Southerners and opposed it.
How did southerners and northerners react to the proclamation?
Which proclamation
How did northerners and southerners react to the dred Scott?
Southerners were delighted with the Dred Scott decision, but northerners were outraged.
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
In the Lincoln-Douglas debates Douglas tried to make Lincoln appear to be?
(an abolitionist)
What did Abraham and Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debate in the Lincoln Douglas debates?
slavery
What were the debates about slavery between Lincoln and Douglas called?
....The Lincoln Douglas 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.
How did the northerners and southerners react to the Dred Scott decision?
Southerners were delighted with the Dred Scott decision, but northerners were outraged.
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.
How did the Southerners react to the Lincoln Douglas debates?
The South became convinced that Lincoln was an abolitionist even though did not state that he wanted to ban slavery.
