douglas, stephen arnold

Examines the debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas over the topic of slavery in the summer and fall of 1858 and explores the purpose of democracy.

Examines the seven debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas in 1858. Discusses how these two men and their ideas represented America's quandary over the purpose of a democracy, and that this dilemma would not only lead to the Civil War, but to conflicts throughout America's future.

An account the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 concerning slavery in the United States and how these debates helped Lincoln's election for the presidency.

Discusses the political competition of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas with a biographical examination of the two drastically different personalities that came to the forefront of U.S. politics in the mid-nineteenth century and shaped the nation as they competed for office before the outbreak of the Civil War.

Discusses the debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas who were opponents for the Senate seat of Illinois in 1858, and had very different opinions on the issue of slavery.

Examines the life and accomplishments of politician and orator Stephen Douglas, discussing his career in Illinois politics and public service, with a focus on his role in the debate over slavery.

Presents a study of the seven debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas in the final months of the Illinois Senate race in 1858, provides historical data on both candidates, and offers an overview of Lincoln's House Divided speech.

Analyzes the background of the debates between two senatorial candidates from Illinois in 1858 and the effect they had on United States history.

Describes the seven debates held from August to October 1858 between Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln who were campaigning for election as Illinois Senator.