Which of the following describes Lincoln’s stance on slavery during the Election of 1860?

Question

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Responses

The African slave trade should be ended immediately.
The African slave trade should be ended immediately.

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

A constitutional convention should be held to resolve the issue.
A constitutional convention should be held to resolve the issue.

All slaves within the United States should be freed within ten years.

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Answer 1

The correct response that describes Lincoln’s stance on slavery during the Election of 1860 is:

Slavery should not be allowed to spread into new territories.

Lincoln was primarily focused on preventing the expansion of slavery into the new territories and states, rather than advocating for immediate abolition or emancipation at that time.