1 janv. 1858 - Lincoln-Douglas Debates

Description:

Lincoln (Republican) vs. Douglas (Democrat)
- for Illinois Senate swat

Douglas:
- popular sovereignty on slavery
- Freeport Doctrine

Lincoln:
- if slaves are property and states vote to
restrict slavery (property), they violate the.
constitution (challenges Douglas)

Results:
- Douglas wins Senate seat
- Lincoln gains national recognition
- south will split

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