USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -It is within the Freeport debate that ideas and opinions on slavery have been discussed and evolved. As a result of the 1858 debate held in Freeport, many opinions and ideas on the issue of slavery have been disputed and evolved, which laid the foundation of the Civil War.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Lincoln-Douglas debates were a series of formal political debates between the challenger, Abraham Lincoln, and the incumbent, Stephen A. Douglas, in a campaign for one of Illinois’ two United States Senate seats.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1858, as the country moved ever closer to disunion, two politicians from Illinois attracted the attention of a nation. From August 21 until October 15, Stephen Douglas battled Abraham Lincoln in face to face debates around the state. The prize they sought was a seat in the Senate.

Detailed explanation-4: -Douglas and Abraham Lincoln took place in front of Alton’s city hall at the corner of Broadway and Market Streets. The senatorial debate drew national attention along with more that 6, 000 visitors. Life-like statues of the two statesmen keep the famous series of debates in 1858 frozen forever in time.