Question

Abraham Lincoln become a nationally known political figure based on

Answer 1

based on what????? need help

Answer 2

In 1856 he joined the newly formed Republican Party; two years later he ran for the U.S. Senate, making a name for himself in those famous debates. Hope I helped :)

Answer 3

He was the first to give any talk concerning complete slavery freedom. This is one reason why the south succeeded because they did not want Lincoln to ruin their economy by freeing the slaves.