Debates Essay - 685 Words

Before engaging in the debates with Senator Stephen A. Douglas, Lincoln was relatively unknown in the political world and was just beginning his career in politics. Abraham Lincoln’s reputation was just starting to grow, and his life was about to make a drastic change. The Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 were a turning point in Abraham Lincoln’s political career. nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; After being nominated to the Illinois legislature, Lincoln gave his famous â€Å"House Divided† speech which caused much grief between the North and the South. nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;A short while after he was nominated, Lincoln challenged Stephen A. Douglas to a series of debates. Douglas quickly accepted, and named seven sites in Illinois for†¦show more content†¦The majority of the people were for slavery, not against it. This debate proved disappointing for Lincoln and his followers. nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;At Charleston, Lincoln tried to break away from any radicalism. He didn’t want to be labeled as an abolitionist. In this particular debate, Lincoln showed his support of the Fugitive Slave Law. He said that slavery was protected by the Constitution. The main concern of this debate, as well as the rest of the debates was whether or not the government should ban slavery in the United States, or do the citizens have the democratic right to end slavery. nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;The fifth debate was held at Galesburg. This debate helped Lincoln regain his confidence. He attacked all of Douglas’ points firmly. He replied to the Kansas problem with inspiration and determination. He wanted to prove to the town of Galesburg that slavery was â€Å"a moral and political wrong.† nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;The next encounter took place in Quincy, Illinois, on Wednesday, October 13, 1858. It focused on personal issues of both speakers, and the differences in speaking techniques, physical appearances, and personalities. 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