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Lincoln and Douglas agreed on a few points, one of which was on the question of Utah, that if Utah was in open rebellion (it was. about mormonism) then they should have to submit to the will of the federal government and its policies on polygamy. they also agreed that blacks and whites were not equal in ALL respects. they emphatically agreed that the races should not mix, but Lincoln argued that the races would not mix ONLY if they were equal.

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How did Abraham Lincoln's background influence his views on slavery?

Abraham Lincoln was raised by his father who was a strict Baptist and did not believe in slavery. His views and the encounters Lincoln had with slaves themselves influenced his views on slavery.


Did Abraham Lincoln have any liberal views?

All of his views were liberal.


Compare and contrast Abraham Lincoln's and Stephen a. Douglas's views about slavery in the territotories?

The Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 spotlighted the vastly different ideologies on the issue of slavery. Lincoln argued against Douglasâ??s call to â??nationalize slaveryâ?? by ending the Missouri Compromise and the results of The Dred Scott decision. Douglas countered that Lincoln was a â??Black Republican abolitionist who wanted equal rights for Blacks and opposed Dred Scott because he wanted to push forward â??Negro rightsâ?? and the abolition of slavery.


What made Abraham Lincoln famous?

He first became famous from the Lincoln-Douglas debates when he was running for the US Senate from Illinois against Stephen A. Douglas. His fame was cemented when he became President a few years later, presided over the US Civil War, issued the Emancipation Proclamation, and was assassinated.


What were Lincolns views on slavery expressed in his Second Inaugural Address?

Even though Lincoln did not approve of slavery throughout his life, he realized it would be improbable that blacks and whites could live with equality, since they had to deal with too many prejudices. During the Lincoln-Douglas debate at Charleston on September 18, 1858, Lincoln stated: "I will say then that I am not, nor have I ever been in the favor of bringing about in any way the social and political equality of the white and black races . . . There must be a position of superior and inferior, and I... am in favor of having the superior position assigned to the white race ... I do not perceive that because the white man is to have the superior position that the negroe should be deprived everything." It must be remembered also that an abolitionist could not have been elected president.

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Who debated Douglas views during the US Senate race?

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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.


In what year do Lincoln and Douglas debate each other senate seat who won?

Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas debated each other during the Illinois Senate race in 1858. The series of debates, known as the Lincoln-Douglas debates, highlighted their differing views on slavery. Although Lincoln gained national recognition from the debates, Douglas ultimately won the Senate seat.


What statement represents Lincolns and Douglass views on slavery?

lincoln opposed slavery, but douglas thought slavery had its place


Why is it important to have similar views between religions?

It is not. What is important is civility.


What is an accurate way to characterize the way Senator Stephen A Douglas felt about Lincoln's House Divided speech?

There are varying opinions on how historians framed Senator Stephen A. Douglas felt about Abraham Lincoln's House Divided speech. He was morally outraged, or perhaps better said, he felt revulsion against what he termed Lincoln's position against compromising deal making in politics. Douglas' view was that Lincoln could only be motivated by an apodictic moral style that always views "deal making" as making a bargain with the devil.To Douglas, Lincoln's language of divine imperative was totally inconsistent with moral ethics.In summary, Douglas was deeply offended, to say the least.


How did Lincoln and Douglas differ their views on slavery?

Lincoln believed that slavery was morally wrong and should not be expanded to new territories, while Douglas argued for popular sovereignty, allowing each state or territory to decide for themselves whether to allow slavery. Lincoln also believed that the Declaration of Independence's principle that "all men are created equal" applied to all individuals, regardless of race, while Douglas did not hold the same view.


How did Abraham Lincoln's background influence his views on slavery?

Abraham Lincoln was raised by his father who was a strict Baptist and did not believe in slavery. His views and the encounters Lincoln had with slaves themselves influenced his views on slavery.


The Lincoln-Douglas debates helped to?

The Lincoln-Douglas debates helped to elevate Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas as prominent national figures, showcasing their contrasting views on slavery and the future of the Union. These debates highlighted the moral and political dimensions of the slavery issue, influencing public opinion and galvanizing support for the Republican Party. Additionally, the debates set the stage for the 1860 presidential election, ultimately shaping the nation's trajectory toward the Civil War.


How were Lincolns views similar to and different From John Brown's?

they both were against slavery but john brown raided. lincoln just protestend and had debates


What has the author David Zarefsky written?

David Zarefsky has written: 'Public speaking' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Public speaking 'Rhetorical Movement' 'Argument in Transition' 'Public speaking' -- subject(s): Public speaking 'Public speaking' -- subject(s): Public speaking 'Lincoln, Douglas, and Slavery' -- subject(s): Rhetoric, Views on slavery, Political aspects of Rhetoric, History, Lincoln-Douglas debates, 1858, Lincoln-Douglas Debates, Ill., 1858


Did Abraham Lincoln have any liberal views?

All of his views were liberal.