stephen arnold douglas

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Definition

Proper noun: - Stephen Arnold Douglas: A United States politician from Illinois, known as a U.S. Senator and a prominent figure in the Democratic Party during the mid-19th century. He is historically significant for advocating the principle of "popular sovereignty," which proposed that the residents of each U.S. territory should decide for themselves whether to permit slavery. His political rivalry with Abraham Lincoln, including a series of famous debates in 1858, is a central part of his legacy.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Stephen Arnold Douglas was a key opponent of Abraham Lincoln in the 1858 Senate race.
    • The political doctrine championed by Stephen Arnold Douglas contributed to the national tensions over slavery.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Little Giant": A common historical nickname for Stephen A. Douglas, referencing his short stature and powerful political influence.
    • Despite his nickname "The Little Giant," Stephen Arnold Douglas was a formidable orator.
Variants and Related Words
  • Douglas, Stephen A. Douglas, Stephen Douglas: Common shortened or alternative references to the full name.
    • The Lincoln-Douglas debates are a classic study in American political rhetoric.
Synonyms
  • The Little Giant: (Nickname)
  • Senator Douglas: (Title-based reference)
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • Popular sovereignty: The political principle most associated with Stephen Arnold Douglas.
    • Stephen Arnold Douglas argued that the issue of slavery should be settled by popular sovereignty.
  • Lincoln-Douglas debates: The specific term for the series of seven debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas during the 1858 Illinois senatorial campaign.
    • The Lincoln-Douglas debates elevated Abraham Lincoln to national prominence.
Noun
  1. 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)

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