Question

Multiple Choice Question
How did Lincoln address Southern secession in his First Inaugural speech?
A.
He asked the Southern states not to secede and agreed to respect states’ rights.
B.
He vowed not to interfere with the institution of slavery in states where it already existed.
C.
He said that he would declare war on the states that seceded and promised to attack them.
D.
He allowed certain Southern states to leave the Union to protect against damage to federal property.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: **B. He vowed not to interfere with the institution of slavery in states where it already existed.**

In his First Inaugural Address, Lincoln indicated that while he opposed the expansion of slavery into new territories, he would not interfere with it in the states where it already existed. He also urged the Southern states to reconsider their decision to secede but did not threaten immediate war or agree to let them leave the Union.