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Did the dred Scott decision overturn the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
Yes - because it declared slavery to be legal in every state of the Union. That was the essence of the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858.
What caused the Lincoln-Douglas debate?
For the most part, the five Lincoln-Douglas debates in 1858 centered around the issue of slavery. Lincoln, who although was well known in Illinois, gained national attention as Douglas was a famous politician with a national reputation. Newspaper coverage was extensive.
Who was the Republican challenger for the Illinois Senate race in 1858?
Abraham Lincoln was the Republican. He ran against Stephen Douglas, a Democrat in 1858. Douglas won.
When did the proslavery and antislavery constitutions compete?
1856~1858
Who lost the senatorial election in 1858 in Illinois?
Lincoln lost
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