Which of the following describes Lincoln's stance on slavery during the Election of

Question

1860?
(1 point)
• The African slave trade should be ended immediately.
• Slavery should not be allowed to spread into new territories.
• A constitutional convention should be held to resolve the issue.
• All slaves within the United States should be freed within ten years.

Answer 1

During the Election of 1860, Abraham Lincoln's stance on slavery was primarily that slavery should not be allowed to spread into new territories. Therefore, the correct answer is:

• Slavery should not be allowed to spread into new territories.