21 agos 1858 año - The Lincoln Douglas Debate
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what was it- Lincoln and Douglas engaged in seven public debates across the state of Illinois where they debated the most controversial issue of the antebellum era: slavery. Although Douglas won the senate race, these debates propelled Lincoln to the national spotlight and enabled his nomination for president in 1860.
how did it lead to the Civil War- These debates lead to the two sides of the country. They also showed who would be the leaders of the North and the South.
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