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Exploring the Lincoln-Douglas Debates
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In 1858, a U.S. Senate race in Illinois showcased competing ideologies on the issue of slavery and the institution's westward expansion. Democratic Senator Stephen Douglas and Republican challenger Abraham Lincoln discussed the issue in the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates that took place across 7 different cities in Illinois. Should local citizens determine through a democratic vote if western territories would allow slavery or not? Or should the issue not be put to a vote, since slavery contradicted our nation's higher principles of equality and justice and its spread could not be allowed? Polite, direct, and powerful, these debates can teach us much about civil discourse, our political process, and the historical context of the nation on the eve of civil war. Visit our
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Lincoln-Douglas Debates page for a ready-to-use activity to lead your students through questions like these.

Watch our
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Scholar Talk episode on the Lincoln-Douglas debates featuring Allen Guelzo for more background on the debates.


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Student Opportunity Get your students into dialogue with students from around the country! Encourage their participation in our
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Think the Vote debate platform .
The current question is:
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Does the United States need to better protect voting rights? Students have from October 20-November 2 to answer. Winners are picked on both sides, and BRI awards prizes for the best answers. Referring teachers are also able to win prizes!




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Student Opportunity Applications are now open for 2022-23Bill of Rights Institute's new elite
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student fellowship program . This program is a year-round educational program that helps high school students develop their skills in building civil society. Plus, students will receive scholarships for a week of study and programming in Washington, D.C. We want to your help to find the students who would be best suited to be a part of this programming. The
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deadline to apply is November 10.




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Featured Resources
Our
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Supreme Court DBQs resource will help your students think critically to evaluate the court's rulings and impact on American society. Students will look at cases spanning three centuries of American history. There are over 30 DBQs to use!


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