The Lincoln-Douglas Debates

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What year did the Lincoln-Douglas debates take place?

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1858

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What was the significance of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates?

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They were a series of debates that focused on the issue of slavery and its expansion into the territories.

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What was Lincoln's view on the spread of slavery?

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He opposed the spread of slavery.

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What issue did Lincoln and Douglas discuss during the debates?

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Slavery.

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Who did Lincoln challenge regarding the ideology of popular sovereignty?

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Stephen Douglas.

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Define 'popular sovereignty' in the context of the Lincoln-Douglas debates.

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The principle that the settlers of a territory have the right to decide whether to allow slavery.

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What was Stephen Douglas's stance on slavery?

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He supported popular sovereignty, allowing territories to decide on the legality of slavery.

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How did the Lincoln-Douglas debates impact Abraham Lincoln's political career?

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They raised his national profile and helped him secure the Republican nomination for president.

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What was one major outcome of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?

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They highlighted the deep divisions in the United States over the issue of slavery.

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What role did the media play in the Lincoln-Douglas debates?

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The debates were widely reported in newspapers, increasing public interest and engagement.

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