Lincoln-Douglas Debate (aug 21, 1858 – oct 15, 1858)
Description:
- debate over slavery extension into the new states & territories- addressing the problem that had divided the nation
CAUSE CIVIL WAR:
- Postition that Douglas had to take, the Southerners refused to support him in the Democratic Convention in the 1860s
-Lincoln was then elected leading to the Soutern Cession
Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 21, 1858
oct 15, 1858
~ 1 months and 25 days