Based on statements made in the Lincoln-Douglas debates in 1858 and Lincoln's Presidential campaign speeches. Abraham Lincoln's position on slavery was seen by most contemporaries as:

Controversially abolitionist

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Moderate. as he seemed to want to stop the spread of slavery but would allow it to continue to exist where it already did exist

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In favor of the idea of popular sovereignty.

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In favor of allowing the Supreme Court to make key decisions about the future of slavery in the US.

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Pro-Southern or at least sympathetic to the Southern position on slavery.

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The correct option is C Controversially abolitionist
Controversially abolitionist

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Based on statements made in the Lincoln-Douglas debates in 1858 and Lincoln's Presidential campaign speeches. Abraham Lincoln's position on slavery was seen by most contemporaries as:

The correct option is C Controversially abolitionistControversially abolitionist

The correct option is C Controversially abolitionist
Controversially abolitionist