Question

The famous Lincoln-Douglas debates occurred during,

A.the House election of 1854.
B.the presidential election of 1856.
C.the Senate election of 1858.
D.the presidential election of 1860.
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Answer 1

C. the Senate election of 1858.

Step-by-step explanation:

Douglas, a Democrat, and Lincoln, a Republican, both ran for the Illinois Senate. Remember that the state legislatures then chose the senators. Each candidate took part in 7 debates for the senate in 1858 as part of this race, with Douglas ultimately winning.

Answer 2

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Lincoln, a Republican, and Douglas, a Democrat, ran against each other for Illinois Senate. Keep in mind, senators were then chosen by the state legislatures. As part of this race, each candidate participated in 7 debates for the senate in 1858, ultimately Douglas winning.