Lincoln . Repeal of the Missouri Compromise. When Lincoln entered the Legislature of Illinoishe was a young man. Douglas, the idol of hisparty, and later known as The Little Giant ofIllinois, was the Attorney General, and later mem-ber of the Legislature. Years pass on, Douglas isa member of the United States Senate. The slavepower is becoming more and more joins in the issue. He introduces the billfor the repeal of the Missouri Compromise;—whichaction was designed to open Kansas and Nebraskafor the extension of slavery. This action of Congress was the fateful turningpoint w
Lincoln . Repeal of the Missouri Compromise. When Lincoln entered the Legislature of Illinoishe was a young man. Douglas, the idol of hisparty, and later known as The Little Giant ofIllinois, was the Attorney General, and later mem-ber of the Legislature. Years pass on, Douglas isa member of the United States Senate. The slavepower is becoming more and more joins in the issue. He introduces the billfor the repeal of the Missouri Compromise;—whichaction was designed to open Kansas and Nebraskafor the extension of slavery. This action of Congress was the fateful turningpoint which resulted in the formation of the newRepublican party. Lincoln is again summoned tothe front. He leaves his law office and joins in theissue, hand in hand with Bissell and Lovejoy andPalmer and Logan and a host of others. Late in1854 he is pitted in the controversy against theauthor and champion of the act. He had pre-viously been known as the leader of his District,henceforth he is known as the fore
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