Question

Which best describes Abraham Lincoln’s promise to the nation?
He wanted to prevent any Southern states from seceding.
He wanted to stop the spread of slavery to the West.
He wanted to end slavery completely.
He wanted to prevent the beginning of a civil war.

Answer 1

The option that best describes Abraham Lincoln’s promise to the nation is "He wanted to prevent any Southern states from seceding." While Lincoln was opposed to the spread of slavery and held personal beliefs against it, his primary initial goal when he took office was to preserve the Union and prevent the secession of Southern states, which he viewed as a threat to the nation’s unity.