
Lincoln-Douglas Debates Overview

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason for the gathering in Alton, Illinois, in 1858?
A market day
A town meeting
A political debate
A local festival
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why were people from outside Illinois interested in the debate?
They were curious about the town
The debate addressed a national issue
They wanted to meet the politicians
They were visiting relatives
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Tom's opinion on who should decide the issue of slavery?
The United Nations
The Supreme Court
The federal government
Each individual state
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the core disagreement between Lincoln and Douglas?
Whether to increase taxes
Whether to abolish slavery immediately
Whether states or the federal government should decide on slavery
Whether to expand the United States
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Lincoln's stance on the expansion of slavery?
He wanted to expand it to the North
He was indifferent
He opposed it
He supported it
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was notable about Lincoln's early life?
He was born into a wealthy family
He traveled extensively as a child
He attended a prestigious school
He was self-educated
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Lincoln's voice surprise people?
It was soft and whispery
It was high-pitched and squeaky
It was loud and commanding
It was deep and booming
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