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.

Question

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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

In 1858, during the Lincoln-Douglas debates, Abraham Lincoln publicly agreed with the following proposals:

1. Allow slavery where it already existed - Lincoln believed in not interfering with slavery in states where it was already established.

2. Prohibit slavery in the territories - Lincoln advocated for the prohibition of slavery in the territories.

3. Rely on popular sovereignty to resolve questions about slavery - While Lincoln disagreed with popular sovereignty as a principle, he recognized it as part of the prevailing political debate at the time.

So, the correct choices based on Lincoln's public positions at the time are:

• Allow slavery where it already existed
• Prohibit slavery in the territories

(Note: Lincoln did not call for the immediate abolition of slavery in every U.S. state and territory at that time, so that option would not be selected.)