1. Lincoln-Douglas Debates By Devin Anderson

2. Objectives Learn a LOT about the Lincoln Douglas Debates in a timely manner Learn a LOT about the Lincoln Douglas Debates in a timely manner Find out WHY the debates matter to us. Find out WHY the debates matter to us. Get a good grade on the APUSH test! Get a good grade on the APUSH test!

3. Brief Bits of Background Info Before the debates, The Compromise of 1850 had already been passed, causing some political chaos within the country. Before the debates, The Compromise of 1850 had already been passed, causing some political chaos within the country. Popular Sovereignty was still a hot topic as well. Popular Sovereignty was still a hot topic as well. Kansas-Nebraska Act already came into play (1854) Kansas-Nebraska Act already came into play (1854)

4. The Tale of Two Giants Both of these men were skilled orators. But before they became to be such profound speakers, we must understand what kind of people they were.

5. Stephen A. Douglas Originally from Vermont, Douglas ventured to Illinois at the age of 20 (1833). Originally from Vermont, Douglas ventured to Illinois at the age of 20 (1833). Keep in mind, he had no friends (totally a new guy) and he was broke! Keep in mind, he had no friends (totally a new guy) and he was broke! One year after he arrived in Illinois, he began practicing law (Morgan County Illinois) One year after he arrived in Illinois, he began practicing law (Morgan County Illinois)

6. Stephen A. Douglas cont… Did you know… Did you know… Stephen A. Douglas was a HUGE fan of Andrew Jackson Stephen A. Douglas was a HUGE fan of Andrew Jackson He became a General Assembly Member in 1836 He became a General Assembly Member in 1836 In 1837 he made Registrar of the Land Office in Springfield, Illinois In 1837 he made Registrar of the Land Office in Springfield, Illinois

7. More about Douglas… Elected to Illinois Supreme Court in 1841. Elected to Illinois Supreme Court in 1841. 1843- Elected to Congress 1843- Elected to Congress 1847- *Elected to Senate* 1847- *Elected to Senate*

8. What was his plan? He wanted favorable legislation for Illinois He wanted favorable legislation for Illinois Kansas Nebraska-Bill was INTRODUCED BY Stephen A Douglas (1854) as an attempt to appeal to the south to pass such favorable legislation (Popular Sovereignty). Without this (Kansas- Nebraska) Bill, the Missouri Compromise wouldn’t have been repealed (which prohibited slavery north of Missouri) Kansas Nebraska-Bill was INTRODUCED BY Stephen A Douglas (1854) as an attempt to appeal to the south to pass such favorable legislation (Popular Sovereignty). Without this (Kansas- Nebraska) Bill, the Missouri Compromise wouldn’t have been repealed (which prohibited slavery north of Missouri)

9. What happened as a result of the Compromise of 1850? Two Words: Bleeding Kansas

10. Douglas Shocked By this time, the Compromise of 1850 was made an even more controversial topic. By this time, the Compromise of 1850 was made an even more controversial topic. Later (1858), Douglas met a man by the name of Abraham Lincoln and dueled a duel without guns, but with ideas. Later (1858), Douglas met a man by the name of Abraham Lincoln and dueled a duel without guns, but with ideas.

11. Along Came a Lincoln Everyone knows the story about the man now famous for being on the penny. Everyone knows the story about the man now famous for being on the penny. Born in a log cabin in Kentucky, Lincoln taught himself to read and write. Born in a log cabin in Kentucky, Lincoln taught himself to read and write. When elected, he was the first Republican President. When elected, he was the first Republican President.

12. What did Lincoln stand for? Though he wasn’t an abolitionist, he did not want the expansion of slavery into new territories. He thought southern “slave power” was a threat to Republicanism. Though he wasn’t an abolitionist, he did not want the expansion of slavery into new territories. He thought southern “slave power” was a threat to Republicanism. When he was quoted saying “A house divided against itself cannot stand”, he was speaking specifically about the divide within the country over the free and non-free state territories. When he was quoted saying “A house divided against itself cannot stand”, he was speaking specifically about the divide within the country over the free and non-free state territories.

13. Clash of the Titans By 1858, Douglas had an excellent reputation for his speaking, but Lincoln was yet to be put down (possibly because he wasn’t very well known). By 1858, Douglas had an excellent reputation for his speaking, but Lincoln was yet to be put down (possibly because he wasn’t very well known). Each of them were ready to face off for a spot representing Illinois in the senate Each of them were ready to face off for a spot representing Illinois in the senate

14. Preparing for Battle In debates as well as in life, planning is a key to success. Lincoln and Douglas planned out their debates thoroughly and to the “T”. In debates as well as in life, planning is a key to success. Lincoln and Douglas planned out their debates thoroughly and to the “T”. Lincoln would take the less traveled route by arguing the country could not last with free and non-free states together. Lincoln would take the less traveled route by arguing the country could not last with free and non-free states together. Douglas would argue the supremacy of democracy and suggest letting the states choose if they want slavery or not. Douglas would argue the supremacy of democracy and suggest letting the states choose if they want slavery or not.

15. Round 1 Another key to success is location. There were 7 locations for the debates in Illinois. Another key to success is location. There were 7 locations for the debates in Illinois. The locations were as follows: The locations were as follows: Ottowa, IL; Freeport, IL; Jonesboro, IL; Charleston, IL; Galesburg, IL; Quincy, IL; Alton IL. Ottowa, IL; Freeport, IL; Jonesboro, IL; Charleston, IL; Galesburg, IL; Quincy, IL; Alton IL.

16. Round 2 In places life Freeport, IL, 15,000 people would gather for the debate. Because of this, the Freeport Doctrine was written, which stated states had the right to have slavery excluded or included. In places life Freeport, IL, 15,000 people would gather for the debate. Because of this, the Freeport Doctrine was written, which stated states had the right to have slavery excluded or included.

17. Round 3 The topic for all of the debates was centered around the institution of slavery. The topic for all of the debates was centered around the institution of slavery. Because of this, every debate was fiery and controversial. In the end, the people would decide who’s voice was not only strongest, but most reasonable Because of this, every debate was fiery and controversial. In the end, the people would decide who’s voice was not only strongest, but most reasonable

18. Knockout! Stephen A. Douglas won the senate seat. However, rest assured, he did not win the race for president in the future. Stephen A. Douglas won the senate seat. However, rest assured, he did not win the race for president in the future.

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