The Lincoln-Douglas Debates

By Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas Edited by Edwin Erle Sparks

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Publication Date: 15th August 2018

One of the most significant and far-reaching events in U. S. history, the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 sharpened and brought to a head a number of crucial questions concerning slavery, states' rights, the legal status of blacks, and the effects of the Dred Scott decision. The debates were held as part of the campaign for the Illinois senatorial seat, pitting the two-term incumbent, Democrat Stephen A. Douglas, against the lesser-known Abraham Lincoln, a successful lawyer and former state politician who was the Republican candidate.
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One of the most significant and far-reaching events in U. S. history, the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 sharpened and brought to a head a number of crucial questions concerning slavery, states' rights, the legal status of blacks, and the effects of the Dred Scott decision. The debates were held as part of the campaign for the Illinois senatorial seat, pitting the two-term incumbent, Democrat Stephen A. Douglas, against the lesser-known Abraham Lincoln, a successful lawyer and former state politician who was the Republican candidate.
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One of the most significant and far-reaching events in U. S. history, the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 sharpened and brought to a head a number of crucial questions concerning slavery, states' rights, the legal status of blacks, and the effects of the Dred Scott decision. The debates were held as part of the campaign for the Illinois senatorial seat, pitting the two-term incumbent, Democrat Stephen A. Douglas, against the lesser-known Abraham Lincoln, a successful lawyer and former state politician who was the Republican candidate.
Paving the way for modern discussions between political candidates, the Lincoln-Douglas debates fascinated nineteenth-century America and catapulted Lincoln into the spotlight. Although he lost the race to Douglas, the stature and recognition Lincoln gained during the exchanges helped propel him to the presidency in 1860, just two years later. This volume features rousing speeches by each candidate and the rejoinders and replies.

Dover Original.
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  • Price: $5.00
  • Pages: 128
  • Publisher: Dover Publications
  • Imprint: Dover Publications
  • Series: Dover Thrift Editions: American History
  • Publication Date: 15th August 2018
  • Illustration Note: 0
  • ISBN: 9780486833385
  • Format: eBook
  • BISACs:
    HISTORY / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877)
    LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Speeches
    LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Public Speaking
    POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Campaigns & Elections
Author Bio
An English professor at the City University of New York's Kingsborough College, Bob Blaisdell is the editor of numerous Dover Thrift Editions and many other books. He has published essays about his experiences as a teacher and regularly reviews books for the San Francisco Chronicle and the Christian Science Monitor.
Table of Contents

Contents

Introduction

First Joint Debate

Second Joint Debate

Third Joint Debate

Fourth Joint Debate

Fifth Joint Debate

Sixth Joint Debate

Seventh Joint Debate

One of the most significant and far-reaching events in U. S. history, the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 sharpened and brought to a head a number of crucial questions concerning slavery, states' rights, the legal status of blacks, and the effects of the Dred Scott decision. The debates were held as part of the campaign for the Illinois senatorial seat, pitting the two-term incumbent, Democrat Stephen A. Douglas, against the lesser-known Abraham Lincoln, a successful lawyer and former state politician who was the Republican candidate.
Paving the way for modern discussions between political candidates, the Lincoln-Douglas debates fascinated nineteenth-century America and catapulted Lincoln into the spotlight. Although he lost the race to Douglas, the stature and recognition Lincoln gained during the exchanges helped propel him to the presidency in 1860, just two years later. This volume features rousing speeches by each candidate and the rejoinders and replies.

Dover Original.
  • Price: $5.00
  • Pages: 128
  • Publisher: Dover Publications
  • Imprint: Dover Publications
  • Series: Dover Thrift Editions: American History
  • Publication Date: 15th August 2018
  • Illustrations Note: 0
  • ISBN: 9780486833385
  • Format: eBook
  • BISACs:
    HISTORY / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877)
    LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Speeches
    LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Public Speaking
    POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Campaigns & Elections
An English professor at the City University of New York's Kingsborough College, Bob Blaisdell is the editor of numerous Dover Thrift Editions and many other books. He has published essays about his experiences as a teacher and regularly reviews books for the San Francisco Chronicle and the Christian Science Monitor.

Contents

Introduction

First Joint Debate

Second Joint Debate

Third Joint Debate

Fourth Joint Debate

Fifth Joint Debate

Sixth Joint Debate

Seventh Joint Debate