Curated OER
National Park Service: Lincoln Home: The Lincoln Douglas Debates of 1858
This site provides the transcripts to all 7 of the debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas.
Claremont Institute
Founding.com: Lincoln Douglas Debates
The content of seven Lincoln-Douglas Debates from August to October of 1858.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Mr. Lincoln and Friends
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...
PBS
Pbs: Cet: Africans in America: Lincoln's "House Divided" Speech
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.
Tom Richey
Tom richey.net: The Mexican War and the Compromise of 1850 [Ppt]
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: April 23: The Little Giant
Contains a short biography on U.S. congressman, senator, and presidential candidate Stephen A. Douglas.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Douglas
A brief biography of Stephen Arnold Douglas.
Other
Famous Illinoisians With Civil War Ties: Stephen Douglas
Provides biographical facts about Stephen Arnold Douglas in bulleted list format.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Stephen A. Douglas
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Stephen A. Douglas.
270 To Win
270towin: 1860 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1860 won by Abraham Lincoln, setting the stage for the American Civil War.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Stephen A. Douglas
Stephen A. Douglas was a northern democrat and judge, involved in the fight for Kansas.-E. Benjamin Andrews 1895
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Stephen A. Douglas
(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.