Why were the Lincoln-Douglas debates important to Lincoln's political career?

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a. They forced Lincoln to take sides publicly in the conflict over slavery.

b. They forced Lincoln to confront his long-time rival.

c. They showed that Lincoln wanted equality for African Americans.

d. They made Lincoln well known throughout the country.

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Amelia Hobbs

3 August, 16:39

Why were the Lincoln-Douglas debates important to Lincoln's political career?

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a. They forced Lincoln to take sides publicly in the conflict over slavery.

b. They forced Lincoln to confront his long-time rival.

c. They showed that Lincoln wanted equality for African Americans.

d. They made Lincoln well known throughout the country.

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Charles Cameron · Answer 1

The answer is a

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Antoine Brock · Answer 2

Lincoln-Douglas debates, series of seven debates between the Democratic senator Stephen A. Douglas and Republican challenger Abraham Lincoln during the 1858 Illinois senatorial campaign, largely concerning the issue of slavery extension into the territories. Your answer is B.