BY: Brandon Tristin Ache

He perticipated in seven debates.

Douglas charged Lincoln with trying to “abolitionize” the Whig and Democratic Parties.

Douglas' response became known as the Freeport Doctrine which had ramifications at the 1860 Democratic National Convention.

Approximately 1,500 from the sparsely populated heavily Democratic area attended.

Answering Douglas' charge made in Jonosboro that he favored racial equality Lincoln explained his views on race.

Lincoln emphasized the Declaration of Independence was meant to apply to all men.

Lincoln denied he said different things in different parts of the state. 

Douglas attacked Lincoln's House Divided Speech and championed Popular Sovereignty.