Lincoln–Douglas Debate: First Encounter

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Froggy Jumps Lincoln–Douglas Debate: First EncounterOnline version Key facts from the first 1858 debate by Tiffany Foss 1 Which statement best explains Douglas’s main claim in the excerpt? a Congress should decide whether slavery is allowed in the territories. b Slavery should expand freely into all new territories. c Each territory has the right to determine its own laws without outside interference. 2 How does Lincoln’s claim most directly oppose Douglas’s argument? a Lincoln argues Congress should control all state laws. b Lincoln argues moral justice must be considered, not just legality. c Lincoln supports popular sovereignty but disagrees with Douglas’s tone. 3 How does Douglas develop his argument across the two paragraphs? a By emphasizing legal authority and the principle of self-government b By presenting emotional stories to influence the audience c By comparing slavery to other economic systems 4 Which rhetorical appeal does Douglas primarily use to achieve his purpose? a Pathos, by appealing to fear and sympathy b Ethos, by emphasizing democratic principles and authority c Logos, by using statistics and data 5 What is Lincoln’s primary purpose in the excerpt? a To explain the history of slavery in the United States b To persuade voters that legality alone cannot justify slavery’s expansion. c To argue that states should have complete independence 6 Which statement best evaluates the validity of Douglas’s argument? a It is invalid because it relies only on emotion. b It is valid because it considers both moral and legal consequences. c It is logically consistent but does not address moral concerns. 7 Which argument would likely be more effective for an audience focused on moral justice? a Lincoln’s argument, because it appeals to justice and human rights b Douglas’s argument, because it supports self-government c Both Equally 8 How does Lincoln’s use of strong moral language help him achieve his purpose? a It encourages voters to rely on popular opinion b It frames slavery as a moral issue rather than a legal one c It distracts the audience from legal issues 9 Which statement best compares how Lincoln and Douglas develop their arguments? a Both rely mostly on emotional appeals. b Douglas focuses on legal authority, while Lincoln emphasizes moral reasoning. c Lincoln avoids discussing slavery directly. 10 Which rhetorical appeal is most evident in Lincoln’s second paragraph? a Ethos, through personal experience b Logos, through factual comparisons c Pathos, through moral language and appeals to conscience

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Lincoln–Douglas Debate: First EncounterOnline version

by Tiffany Foss

Which statement best explains Douglas’s main claim in the excerpt?

How does Lincoln’s claim most directly oppose Douglas’s argument?

How does Douglas develop his argument across the two paragraphs?

Which rhetorical appeal does Douglas primarily use to achieve his purpose?

What is Lincoln’s primary purpose in the excerpt?

Which statement best evaluates the validity of Douglas’s argument?

Which argument would likely be more effective for an audience focused on moral justice?

How does Lincoln’s use of strong moral language help him achieve his purpose?

Which statement best compares how Lincoln and Douglas develop their arguments?

Which rhetorical appeal is most evident in Lincoln’s second paragraph?