The authors claimed that, in the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858

A. Lincoln wanted immediate abolition of slavery, Douglas defended slavery.
B. Lincoln defended a democratic republic, Douglas advocated a majoritarian dictatorship.
C. Lincoln was the radical, Douglas the moderate.
D. Lincoln supported the Freeport Doctrine, Douglas supported the Dred Scott decision.
E. None of the above


Ans: B. Lincoln defended a democratic republic, Douglas advocated a majoritarian dictatorship.

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