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Lincoln-Douglas Debates (1858) BY: Forrest Horan and Noah potter

What were the Lincoln-Douglas Debates? Lincoln needs publicity Lincoln challenged Douglas to several public debates Debates gave Lincoln a equal standing against Douglas

Opening Debates “LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: I appear before you to-day for the purpose of discussing the leading political topics which now agitate the public mind. By an arrangement between Mr. Lincoln and myself, we are present here to-day for the purpose of having a joint discussion, as the representatives of the two great political parties of the State and Union, upon the principles in issue between those parties; and this vast concourse of people shows the deep feeling which pervades the public mind in regard to the questions dividing us.… “- Douglas

What happened? Illinois, 1858, Lincoln and Douglas face off After seven bitter debates, Douglas won the Senate seat

Increasing Tensions Freeport Doctrine divides Democratic Party over slavery in the territories Sets Lincoln up to ultimately win the Presidential Election

What became of Lincoln after loosing? With new national recognition, Lincoln is voted President. This causes South to eventually secede from the Union

Bibliography Danzer, A. et. Al. (2003). The americans. Boston: Mcdougall Littell.

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