Lincoln-Douglas Debates - Background, Summary & Significance
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Background and Context For The DebatesSeven Debates, Seven Congressional DistrictsDouglas and The Freeport DoctrineDiffering Views on RaceImpact of The Lincoln-Douglas DebatesSources Lincoln and Douglas met in seven debates between August and October 1858, located in different congressional districts around the state. In all, they traveled over 4,000 miles during the Senate campaign. While Lincoln traveled by railroad, carriage or boat, Douglas rode in a private train fitted with a cannon that fired a shot every time he arrived...
Lincoln and Douglas met in seven debates between August and October 1858, located in different congressional districts around the state. In all, they traveled over 4,000 miles during the Senate campaign. While Lincoln traveled by railroad, carriage or boat, Douglas rode in a private train fitted with a cannon that fired a shot every time he arrived...
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