Question

Although Lincoln identified slavery as a "moral, political, and social wrong" in 1858, what proposal did he publicly agree with at that time?(1 point)
Responses

A. allow slavery where it already existed, but not allow it in the new territories
A. allow slavery where it already existed, but not allow it in the new territories

B. eliminate slavery in every U.S. state and territory
B. eliminate slavery in every U.S. state and territory

C. allow slavery only in the new territories
C. allow slavery only in the new territories

D. rely on popular sovereignty to resolve questions about slavery

Answer 1

A. allow slavery where it already existed, but not allow it in the new territories