The Freeport Doctrine led to

Question

a
Abraham Lincoln losing the election of 1860
b
Abraham Lincoln winning the election of 1858
c
the South supporting Stephen Douglas
d
the downfall of Stephen Douglas’ presidential campaign

Answer 1

The Freeport Doctrine led to d) the downfall of Stephen Douglas’ presidential campaign.

The Freeport Doctrine was articulated by Stephen Douglas during the Lincoln-Douglas debates, where he asserted that territories could effectively exclude slavery by not adopting laws to protect it, despite the Dred Scott decision. This position alienated both pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions, ultimately harming his chances in the 1860 presidential election.