Lincoln and Douglas The Historic Debates on Slavery and Democracy

The video explores the historical Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858, highlighting their format, public engagement, and media coverage. It discusses the debates' impact on the political landscape, including Lincoln's rise and the debates' role in shaping modern political discourse. The debates were pivotal in addressing slavery and set a precedent for future political debates.

What was the main issue debated between Lincoln and Douglas?

• Immigration

• Taxation

• Women's rights

• Slavery

How many debates were held between Lincoln and Douglas?

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

• Eleven

What was the outcome of the debates in terms of public opinion?

• Lincoln won all debates

• Lincoln won most debates

• Douglas won all debates

• It was a tie

How was the senator from Illinois chosen after the debates?

• By public vote

• By the state legislature

• By the governor

• By a national committee

What was unique about the media coverage of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?

• It was the first time debates were covered in out-of-state newspapers

• It was the first time debates were televised

• It was the first time debates were broadcast on radio

• It was the first time debates were covered in international newspapers

What did Lincoln do with the transcripts of the debates?

• He sold them to a newspaper

• He destroyed them

• He turned them into a book

• He ignored them

How many printings did the book of debates have?

• 25

• 5

• 17

• 10

Which scholars have provided modern editions of the debates?

• Ron Chernow and Jon Meacham

• Doris Kearns Goodwin and David McCullough

• Harold Holzer and Alan Gelso

• Stephen Ambrose and Joseph Ellis

What anniversary led to the revival of live political debates?

• 50th

• 75th

• 100th

• 150th

What is the significance of the Lincoln-Douglas debates today?

• They set a precedent for live political debates

• They were the first debates to be held in a foreign country

• They were the first televised debates

• They were the first debates to include women