How did the Lincoln-Douglas debate make Lincoln Famous A. Lincoln was able to win the debates and the election in 1858 against Stephen Douglas.
B. Stephen Douglas was disliked by the entire country, so Lincoln became famous for opposing him.
C. Lincoln showed his skills at oration and won the favor of southerners as he spoke of the necessity of slavery.
D. Lincoln showed his skills at oration and won the favor of abolitionists as he spoke of the immorality of slavery.