In the 1850s, Which Action Would Be in Line with Abraham

question 48

Multiple Choice

In the 1850s, which action would be in line with Abraham Lincoln's views on race?

• A) Blacks and whites live harmoniously in the same town.
• B) An African-American man trains as an artisan and then starts his own business.
• C) An African-American man wants the right to vote in Illinois.
• D) African-Americans and whites are equals in the court system.

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