Why do you think Lincoln popularity grew even though he lost to Douglas for the Illinois state race

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Leilani Beasley

19 June, 19:18

Why do you think Lincoln popularity grew even though he lost to Douglas for the Illinois state race

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Katherine · Answer 1

Lincoln-Douglass debates

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Stories about the debates between Lincoln and Douglass became known across the country, making Abraham Lincoln a force to be reckoned with despite an early loss. People were ready to rally behind his new vision for the country.