How Did Black People React to Abraham Lincoln as a Presidential

question 38

Multiple Choice

How did black people react to Abraham Lincoln as a presidential candidate?

• A) They reacted with nearly universal support, as they knew he was going to abolish slavery.
• B) Black people could not vote and therefore had no opinion about his candidacy.
• C) Elite blacks favored him, since he seemed very intellectual, while poor blacks opposed him.
• D) They reacted with either opposition or very reluctant support. They were dismayed by his racism and apparent support for slavery where it already existed.

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