The Lincoln-Douglas Debates

The Lincoln-Douglas Debates

12th Grade

15 Qs

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The Lincoln-Douglas Debates

The Lincoln-Douglas Debates

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12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Define 'popular sovereignty' in the context of the Lincoln-Douglas debates.

The principle that the settlers of a territory have the right to decide whether to allow slavery.

The idea that the federal government should control all territories.

The belief that all citizens should have equal voting rights regardless of territory.

The concept that states can nullify federal laws.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Who did Lincoln challenge regarding the ideology of popular sovereignty?

Stephen Douglas

Frederick Douglass

Henry Clay

John C. Calhoun

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What was the long-term significance of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?

They set the stage for the national debate on slavery and contributed to the eventual election of Lincoln as president.

They resulted in the immediate abolition of slavery in the United States.

They had no significant impact on American politics at the time.

They were primarily focused on economic issues rather than slavery.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What was the main topic of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?

The expansion of slavery into the territories.

The economic policies of the federal government.

The rights of states versus the federal government.

The role of women in society.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What was one major outcome of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?

They highlighted the deep divisions in the United States over the issue of slavery.

They resulted in the immediate abolition of slavery in the United States.

They led to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President in 1860.

They established the principle of popular sovereignty in all territories.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What was the public's reaction to the Lincoln-Douglas debates?

They were largely ignored by the public and received minimal coverage.

They were highly publicized and drew large crowds, reflecting the contentious nature of the slavery issue.

They were only attended by politicians and did not attract public interest.

They were considered a minor event with little impact on public opinion.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What role did the media play in the Lincoln-Douglas debates?

The debates were widely reported in newspapers, increasing public interest and engagement.

The media ignored the debates entirely, leading to little public awareness.

The media focused only on the personal lives of the candidates, not the debates.

The debates were only covered in local newspapers, limiting their reach.

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