Question

What best describes Lincoln’s position on the slavery issue in the 1850s?

Answer 1

He personally opposed slavery but favored popular sovereignty in the western territories. He opposed the spread of slavery but was willing to tolerate it where it already existed.

Answer 2

President Lincoln had a very interesting stance on the issue regarding slavery. He personally opposed slavery, however favored popular sovereignty in the western territories. He likewise opposed the spread of slavery, but surprisingly was willing to tolerate it where it already existed.