Lincoln-Douglas Debate Number 6, 1858 / Great Neck Publishing.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Great Neck Publishing, author, issuing body.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lincoln-Douglas Debates, Ill., 1858.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.

Lincoln, Abraham.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (30 pages)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Great Neck Publishing, 2017.

Summary:

The article presents the text of the sixth debate between American political candidates Abraham Lincoln and Senator Stephen Douglas in Quincy, Illinois, in 1858. Lincoln describes the formation of the Republican Party in Illinois. Lincoln states that Douglas incorrectly accused him of inconsistent political views and misquoted him in earlier debates. The political impact of the Dred Scott Supreme Court case is discussed. The right of states to decide the issue of slavery independently is examined. Lincoln discusses the ethical aspects of slavery in the U.S. Douglas's response to Lincoln includes comments on the Republican Party's platform on slavery. Douglas accuses Lincoln of false statements about his views on the Dred Scott case. Douglas defends the right of states to decide the issue of slavery independently.

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