What did Lincoln think about slavery?

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Teagan Skinner

2 August, 23:34

What did Lincoln think about slavery?

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Nico Keller · Answer 1

Lincoln was morally opposed to slavery and politically opposed to any expansion of it. At issue was extension into the western territories. On October 16, 1854, in his "Peoria Speech", Lincoln declared his opposition to slavery, which he repeated in his route to presidency.

Wayne Sloan · Answer 2

Lincoln was morally opposed to slavery and politically opposed to any expansion of it.