Question

Which answer choice is a result of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?

A. increased the exposure of arguments on different sides of the issue of slavery
B. prompted Congress to create a new compromise to avoid civil war
C. raised awareness about the consequences of the Compromise of 1850
D. showed that the political strength of the abolitionist cause was increasing

Answer 1

I think the answer is A.

Because the results of the Electoral votes were roughly equally divided between the Nominees.