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What was Stephen Douglas's primary argument regarding slavery during the Illinois Senate race debates of 1858?
He argued for popular sovereignty, allowing states and territories to decide for themselves whether to permit slavery.
He advocated for the immediate abolition of slavery across all states.
He supported the expansion of slavery into all new territories.
He believed slavery should be banned only in the Northern states.
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He argued for popular sovereignty, allowing states and territories to decide for themselves whether to permit slavery.
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