As a result of his 1858 debates with Stephen Douglas,Abraham Lincoln
A) was appointed to an open House seat by the Republican governor of Illinois.
B) gained many new supporters outside of Illinois.
C) won election to the United States Senate.
D) was appointed to the leadership of the Republican Party.
E) came to be regarded by southerners as an antislavery fanatic.

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The 1858 debates with Stephen Douglas allowed Lincoln to gain national attention and support outside of Illinois. However, he ultimately lost the Senate election to Douglas.

As a Result of His 1858 Debates with Stephen Douglas,Abraham