The Lincoln-Douglas debates occurred because Lincoln ran against Douglas for __________.
A. the 1860 Democratic presidential nomination
B. member of the U.S. House from Illinois
C. the 1860 Republican presidential nomination
D. U.S. senator from Illinois
Answer: D
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