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Homework Five Answers - Student Fifteen (view source)
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'''''3. Lincoln v. Douglas: Why do you think Douglas beat Lincoln in 1858 (say which election), but then Lincoln won the rematch in 1860 (identify the election)?'''''
'''''3. Lincoln v. Douglas: Why do you think Douglas beat Lincoln in 1858 (say which election), but then Lincoln won the rematch in 1860 (identify the election)?'''''
Lincoln and Douglas held these debates as a way to campaign for a seat in the Illinois senate. Douglas being a powerful speaker as well as the incumbent defeated Lincoln in the race for the senate seat. However the debates greatly increased the renown of Lincoln and when the 1960 presidential election came about he was able to win the position.
'''''4. Why were there so many one-term presidents in the 1840s and 1850s? Explain.'''''
'''''4. Why were there so many one-term presidents in the 1840s and 1850s? Explain.'''''