Abraham Lincoln6 1854
Anti slavery opponents in Illinois organize against the Kansas Nebraska Act
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Anti slavery opponents in Illinois organize against the Kansas Nebraska Act
Lincoln campaigns against the extension of slavery into western territories
Anti Nebraska candidates gain support in Illinois politics after Lincolns return to public debate
Lincoln condemns the Kansas Nebraska Act and argues against the expansion of slavery
Kansas Nebraska Act helps unite anti slavery Whigs Free Soilers and Democrats against the spread of slavery
Lincoln receives support for the United States Senate from anti slavery legislators in Illinois
Lincoln withdraws from the Senate contest to help prevent a pro slavery Democrat from winning
Republicans hold their first national convention as the anti slavery coalition becomes a national party
Illinois anti slavery forces organize at Bloomington and strengthen the Republican movement
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