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This study guide covers the key events leading up to the American Civil War. It examines the Lincoln-Douglas debates, the Election of 1860, the Crittenden Compromise, the secession of Southern states, and the attack on Fort Sumter. It also provides practice questions and exam tips covering multiple-choice, short answer, and free-response question types.
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Question 1 of 12
During the Lincoln-Douglas debates, what was a key difference between Lincoln's and Douglas's stance on the expansion of slavery? 🤔
Lincoln supported popular sovereignty, while Douglas opposed it
Lincoln wanted to limit the spread of slavery, while Douglas supported letting territories decide
Both Lincoln and Douglas were in favor of expanding slavery to all new territories
Both Lincoln and Douglas were abolitionists who wanted slavery to end immediately