stephen a. douglas
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Definition
Proper noun: * Stephen A. Douglas: A prominent 19th-century United States politician and orator, best known for advocating the principle of popular sovereignty regarding the expansion of slavery into new territories. He famously debated Abraham Lincoln during the 1858 Illinois Senate campaign.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Lincoln-Douglas debates were a defining moment in American political history.
- Stephen A. Douglas was a leading figure in the Democratic Party before the Civil War.
- Historians study Stephen A. Douglas's "Freeport Doctrine" to understand the political tensions over slavery.
Advanced Usage
- "The Little Giant": A common historical nickname for Stephen A. Douglas, referring to his short stature but powerful oratory and political influence.
- Despite his height, Stephen A. Douglas was known as "The Little Giant" for his formidable debating skills.
Variants and Related Words
- Douglas: A common shortened reference in historical texts.
- The debates between Lincoln and Douglas captivated the nation.
- Popular Sovereignty: The political doctrine most closely associated with Douglas's platform, asserting that the residents of a territory should decide the slavery question for themselves.
Synonyms
- The Little Giant (nickname)
- Senator Douglas (formal title reference)
Related Phrases
- Lincoln-Douglas debates: The series of seven debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas during the 1858 U.S. Senate race in Illinois.
- The Lincoln-Douglas debates elevated the national discussion on slavery.
- Kansas-Nebraska Act: A significant 1854 law that Douglas championed, which applied the principle of popular sovereignty to the Kansas and Nebraska territories and repealed the Missouri Compromise.
Noun
- United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)