African slavery differed regionally in 18th century based on the product being developed.
During this time period, South Carolina was known for the harvesting of rice. The terrain of this state created ideal conditions for this crop to grow. On the other hand, states like Virginia grew tobacco because of their climate and growing season. This was then extremely different from slaves in the North. Considering the short growing season and frigid temperatures, many slaves did not work on plantations. Rather they worked in the shipping or boating industry since that is what the Northern economy relied on.
Lincoln was supporting Wilmot Proviso, which was a failed attempt to ban slavery.
When Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas met in a series of seven debates as they ran for Illinois Senate seat, they heatedly debated a critical issue that day, slavery.
Debates raised Lincoln's profile, helping to encourage him to run for president two years later.
However, Douglas will actually win the 1858 Senate election.
