Did You Know? The Lincoln Douglas Debates

The Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 were pivotal in discussing the extension of slavery into American territories. The debates highlighted the differences between Stephen Douglas, who supported the Kansas-Nebraska Act and popular sovereignty, and Abraham Lincoln, who opposed the spread of slavery. Although Douglas won the Senate seat, his stance alienated some Democrats, affecting his political influence. Lincoln's arguments against slavery's immorality gained him national recognition, leading to his presidential victory in 1860.

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