Speech Of Hon. S. A. Douglas, Of Illinois, In The United States Senate, March 3, 1854

This is the complete text of a speech delivered by Hon. S.A. Douglas in the United States Senate on March 3, 1854, regarding the territories of Nebraska and Kansas. Douglas, a prominent senator from Illinois, addresses the critical issues surrounding the organization of these territories and the pressing question of slavery’s expansion. The speech provides valuable insight into the political debates and tensions that defined the period leading up to the American Civil War. Douglas’s arguments in favor of popular sovereignty-allowing residents of each territory to decide on the issue of slavery-are presented in detail. This historical document offers a firsthand account of the complex political landscape and the efforts to resolve the divisive issue of slavery through legislative means. 'Speech Of Hon. S. A. Douglas, Of Illinois, In The United States Senate, March 3, 1854, On Nebraska And Kansas' is essential reading for anyone interested in American history, the causes of the Civil War, and the life and political thought of Stephen A. Douglas.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.