Debates of Lincoln and Douglas: Political Debates Between Hon. Abraham Lincoln and Hon. Stephen a DouglasDigital Scanning Inc, 1999 - Всего страниц: 276 Carefully recorded by reporters in 1858, the debates between Stephen A. Douglas and Abraham Lincoln resulted in a win by Douglas in his campaign for U.S. Senate. In contrast to Douglas's Popular Sovereignty stance, Lincoln stated that the country could not survive as half-slave and half-free states. The Lincoln-Douglas debates drew the attention of the entire nation and set the stage for Lincoln's successful 1860 race for the United States Presidency. |
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... tion. Under the operation of that policy, that agitation has not only not ceased, but has constantly augmented. In my opinion, it will not cease, until a crisis shall have been reached and passed. “A house divided against itself cannot ...
... tion. Under the operation of that policy, that agitation has not only not ceased, but has constantly augmented. In my opinion, it will not cease, until a crisis shall have been reached and passed. “A house divided against itself cannot ...
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... tion of the United States ; but why is mention of this lugged into this merely Terri- torial law ? Why are the people of a Territory and the people of a State therein lumped together , and their relation to the Constitution therein ...
... tion of the United States ; but why is mention of this lugged into this merely Terri- torial law ? Why are the people of a Territory and the people of a State therein lumped together , and their relation to the Constitution therein ...
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... tion upon any such vague inference ? Now , as ever , I wish not to misrepresent Judge Douglas's position , question his motives , or do aught that can be personally offensive to him . Whenever , if ever , he and we can come together on ...
... tion upon any such vague inference ? Now , as ever , I wish not to misrepresent Judge Douglas's position , question his motives , or do aught that can be personally offensive to him . Whenever , if ever , he and we can come together on ...
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... tion of Territories and the admission of new States. Illinois took her position upon this principle many years ago. You all recollect that in 1850, after the passage of the Compromise measures of that year, when I returned to my home ...
... tion of Territories and the admission of new States. Illinois took her position upon this principle many years ago. You all recollect that in 1850, after the passage of the Compromise measures of that year, when I returned to my home ...
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... tion. My speech against the Lecompton fraud was made on the 9th of December, while the vote on the slavery clause in that Constitution was not. taken until the 21st of the same month, nearly two weeks after. I made my speech against the ...
... tion. My speech against the Lecompton fraud was made on the 9th of December, while the vote on the slavery clause in that Constitution was not. taken until the 21st of the same month, nearly two weeks after. I made my speech against the ...
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Speech of Mr Douglasat Chicago July 9 185816 | 66 |
Second Joint Debate at Freeport August 27 1858 | 83 |
Seventh and Last Joint Debate at Alton Oct 15 1858 | 93 |
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