When was Douglas elected to the U.S. House of Representatives?
1843
1847
1852
1860
Answer
Stephen A. Douglas was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1843. He served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1843 to 1847. During his time in the House, Douglas was a strong advocate for the expansion of the United States into the territories of the West. He also supported the annexation of Texas and the Mexican-American War.
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