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Increasing
Sectionalism
Lincoln Documents
House Divided Speech (June 16, 1858) Page contains searchable text, audio version of the document, close reading video, as well as, secondary source excerpts.
Second Debate with Douglas (August 27, 1858)Page contains searchable text, audio version of the document, close reading video, as well as, secondary source excerpts.
What beliefs did Lincoln hold regarding the growing sectionalism within the nation? What solution did Lincoln desire?
Guiding Question:
In 1856, the Kansas-Nebraska Act repealed the Missouri Compromise and spurred Lincoln to rejoin politics. Watch the video below from Khan Academy for an explanation of the build-up of sectionalism that ramped up during the 1850s.
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