The Central Issue in the Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858 Was

question 84

Multiple Choice

The central issue in the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 was

• A)the transcontinental railroad.
• B)secession.
• C)slavery.
• D)states' rights.
• E)westward expansion.

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