Question

The debates between Abe Lincoln and THIS MAN for a seat in the Senate made Lincoln a nationally-known figure (even though he lost) and are now seen as models for political debate?

1) John F. Kennedy
2) George Washington
3) Thomas Jefferson
4) Stephen A. Douglas

Answer 1

The debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas for a seat in the Senate made Lincoln a nationally-known figure and are now seen as models for political debate.

Step-by-step explanation:

The debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas for a seat in the Senate made Lincoln a nationally-known figure (even though he lost) and are now seen as models for political debate. The Lincoln-Douglas debates took place in 1858 during the Illinois race for the U.S. Senate. Although Lincoln did not win the seat, the debates propelled him into the national political spotlight.