Primary
Curated OER

National Park Service: Lincoln Home: The Lincoln Douglas Debates of 1858

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the transcripts to all 7 of the debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas.
Primary
Claremont Institute

Founding.com: Lincoln Douglas Debates

For Students 9th - 10th
The content of seven Lincoln-Douglas Debates from August to October of 1858.
Website
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: Mr. Lincoln and Friends

For Students 9th - 10th
Lincoln was surrounded by friends and family. What were those people like? How did they impact his life? Discover the lawyers, the politicians, the members of Congress -- as well as Lincoln's wife and children. Groups who surrounded...
Primary
PBS

Pbs: Cet: Africans in America: Lincoln's "House Divided" Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
Short history and text of Abraham Lincoln's "House Divided" speech given in 1858. Click on the link to see the text of the speech. Click on Teacher's Guide for teaching resources.
PPT
Tom Richey

Tom richey.net: The Mexican War and the Compromise of 1850 [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents key ideas for examining America's involvement in the Mexican War, westward expansion and the concept of Manifest Destiny, the Compromise of 1850, and the individuals involved in these issues.
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: April 23: The Little Giant

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a short biography on U.S. congressman, senator, and presidential candidate Stephen A. Douglas.
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Douglas

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Stephen Arnold Douglas.
Handout
Other

Famous Illinoisians With Civil War Ties: Stephen Douglas

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides biographical facts about Stephen Arnold Douglas in bulleted list format.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Stephen A. Douglas

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Stephen A. Douglas.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1860 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1860 won by Abraham Lincoln, setting the stage for the American Civil War.
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Curated OER

Stephen A. Douglas

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Stephen A. Douglas.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Stephen A. Douglas

For Students 9th - 10th
Stephen A. Douglas was a northern democrat and judge, involved in the fight for Kansas.-E. Benjamin Andrews 1895
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Stephen A. Douglas

For Students 9th - 10th
(1813-1861) In 1835 Douglas was attorney general of Illinois. He became secretary of the state of Illinois in 1840, judge of the state supreme court in 1841, and was elected to congress in 1843.