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

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Q: Who did Abraham Lincoln debate in 1858?
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Who was in the debate of Election of 1858?

Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, hence Lincoln-Douglas Debate.


The two participants in the great debate over slavery prior to the election of 1858?

Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas were the two participants in the great debate over slavery prior to the election of 1858.


What state did Stephen Douglas debate with Abraham Lincoln in the 1858 sentorial debates?

Illinois, where they were competing for a senatorial seat.


What was the Abraham Lincoln position in the Lincoln-Douglas debate 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.


Did Abraham Lincoln like to debate with others?

Debate is part of a lawyer's job and Lincoln was a lawyer.


What did Abraham Lincoln gain from Lincoln Douglas debate in spite of losing 1858 US Senate election of Stephen a Douglas?

he gained growing respect and a political following that would help him later novanet.


Who did Lincoln beat in1846?

Stephen Douglas defeated Abraham Lincoln in the 1858 Illinois Senate election.


What did Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debate about in the Lincoln Douglas debate?

Abraham Lincoln wanted to run for the Senate so that he could make laws to stop slavery in America.


After the Lincoln Douglas debate who became senator from Illinois?

Abraham Lincoln


Is it true that In the Lincoln Douglas debates of 1858 Abraham Lincoln favored popular sovereignty?

false


What year was Abraham Lincoln's House Divided Speech made?

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