Question

Although Lincoln identified slavery as a “moral, political, and social wrong” in 1858, what proposals did he publically agree with at that time? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

allow slavery where it already existed
allow slavery where it already existed

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

prohibit slavery in the territories
prohibit slavery in the territories

rely on popular sovereignty to resolve questions about slavery

Answer 1

Correct choices:
- allow slavery where it already existed
- prohibit slavery in the territories

In the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates Lincoln called slavery a "moral, political, and social wrong" but argued against its expansion into the territories and did not call for immediate abolition in states where it already existed; he also rejected Douglas's popular‑sovereignty approach.