Tensions were inflamed by Charles Sumner's speech, "The Crime Against Kansas." ... Lincoln, an Illinois nominee for the Senate seat, challenged his opposing candidate, Stephen Douglas, to a series of debates. ... Passion replaced reason when Preston Brooks physically attacked acrimonious Charles Sumner. ...
Tensions were inflamed by Charles Sumner's speech, "The Crime Against Kansas." ... Lincoln, an Illinois nominee for the Senate seat, challenged his opposing candidate, Stephen Douglas, to a series of debates. ... Passion replaced reason when Preston Brooks physically attacked acrimonious Charles Sumner. ...
Tensions were inflamed by Charles Sumner's speech, "The Crime Against Kansas." ... Lincoln, an Illinois nominee for the Senate seat, challenged his opposing candidate, Stephen Douglas, to a series of debates. ... Passion replaced reason when Preston Brooks physically attacked acrimonious Charles Sumner. ...
