Question

What was stephen douglass view on secession

Answer 1

Secession was an anathema to him. He said after Fort Sumter, “There can be no neutrals in the war, only patriots – or traitors.” He supported Lincoln's decision to respond to the attack on Fort Sumter and his call for 75,000 volunteers to counter the rebellion.

Answer 2

Secession was an anathema to him. He said after Fort Sumter, “There can be no neutrals in the war, only patriots – or traitors.” He supported Lincoln's decision to respond to the attack on Fort Sumter and his call for 75,000 volunteers to counter the rebellion.