APFIVE Lincoln's House Divided Speech and Southern Perceptions
How did Lincoln’s ‘House Divided’ speech during the Lincoln-Douglas debates impact Southern perceptions of him leading up to the Election of 1860?
A
It convinced Southern moderates that Lincoln would seek compromise on the slavery issue
B
It led Southerners to believe that Lincoln would support the expansion of slavery into new territories
C
It heightened Southern fears that Lincoln was an abolitionist who would actively work to end slavery
D
It reassured Southerners that Lincoln would maintain the status quo regarding slavery
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