answersLogoWhite

0

They formed the issues related to slavery and brought Lincoln into the national spotlight.

User Avatar

Elise Greenholt

Lvl 10
3y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

RafaRafa
There's no fun in playing it safe. Why not try something a little unhinged?
Chat with Rafa
DevinDevin
I've poured enough drinks to know that people don't always want advice—they just want to talk.
Chat with Devin
MaxineMaxine
I respect you enough to keep it real.
Chat with Maxine
More answers

They framed the issues related to slavery and brought Lincoln into the national spotlight

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
User Avatar

They formed the issues related to slavery and brought Lincoln into the national spotlight.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
User Avatar

The Kansas Nebraska Act did all of the following except what

User Avatar

Anonymous

5y ago
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What was the significance of the Lincoln Douglas debate?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Continue Learning about U.S. History

In the Lincoln-Douglas debate Douglas tried to make Lincoln appear to be?

I think that Lincoln Douglas debate Douglas tried to mak Lincoln appear to be a good dressed guy


Who did Abraham Lincoln debate in 1858?

His debate partner was Senator Stephen Douglas from Illinois. Douglas was a celebrated debater and speaker.


What was Abraham Lincoln's position in the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858?

Abraham Lincoln's position in the Lincoln-Douglas debate was that of " A House divided cannot stand." The phrase still rings true today. He believed the black slaves were entitled to the same right under the declaration of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.


Was Abraham Lincoln elected to the Senate after the Lincoln-Douglas debate?

Lincoln was not elected to the Senate after the Lincoln-Douglas debate in 1858. US Senators were still elected by state legislatures. The Republicans won a slender majority in popular vote, but the malapportioned Illinois state-senate seats resulted in a majority for Stephen Douglas. The Lincoln-Douglas debates were widely reprinted throughout the country, and Lincoln gained invitations for speaking engagements. Major speeches like the 1859 Cooper Union speech set the groundwork for his presidential run in 1860.


How long did the Lincoln Douglas debates last?

There were seven debates between Lincoln and Douglas. The rules for each debate would be the same. One man would speak for an hour. His opponent would speak for an hour and a half. Then the first man would speak for half an hour and the debate would end. Douglas spoke first at the first debate.