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Lincoln Douglas Debate

Authored by John Robinson

Social Studies

7th Grade

Lincoln Douglas Debate
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1.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Lincoln-Douglas debates are debates that focus on ​ (a)  

moral issues.

government policies.

religious beliefs.

classroom issues.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Abraham Lincoln became a nationally known political figure based on

a series of public debates with Stephen Douglas

his victory over Douglas for a Senate seat

his retirement from the House of Representatives

his support of popular sovereignty

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Lincoln-Douglas debates occurred during

the House election of 1854

the presidential election of 1856

the Senate election of 1858

the presidential election of 1860

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was the main topic of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?

Women's rights

The American Civil War

Slavery and its expansion into new territories

Economic policies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which state were the Lincoln-Douglas debates primarily focused on?

Illinois

Kentucky

Missouri

Virginia

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What impact did the Lincoln-Douglas debates have on the 1860 presidential election?

They had no impact

They weakened Lincoln's position

They helped Douglas win the presidency

They increased Lincoln's national profile and helped him win the presidency

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was the historical context surrounding the Lincoln-Douglas debates?

The debates took place after the Civil War

They occurred during a time of high tension over the issue of slavery in the United States

They were part of the negotiations to end slavery without conflict

They took place before the Declaration of Independence

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