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What was the significance of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?

A) Lincoln won the senate seat for Illinois.

B) Lincoln became well-known among the public.

C) Douglas became president of the United States.

D) The South supported Lincoln's ideas.
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Answer: Probably B? Sorry if its wrong

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The Lincoln Douglas debates heightened Lincoln's popularity and increased his visibility on the national scene. Lincoln was defeated by Douglas for the Senate seat from Illinois.

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