Question

what was a primary goal of lincoln’s presidency at the start of the civil war?
a. to abolish slavery immediately
b. to preserve the union
what role did the issue of slavery play in lincoln’s election?
a. lincoln wanted to free all slaves immediately
b. lincoln opposed the spread of slavery into new territories
what was the major political platform of the republican party in the 1860 election?
a. opposition to the expansion of slavery
b. increase in federal power over the states

Explanation:

First Question:

At the start of the Civil War, Lincoln's main focus was to keep the United States together. Abolishing slavery immediately was not his primary goal initially; preserving the Union was.

Lincoln's stance on slavery during his election was against its spread to new territories, not advocating for immediate emancipation of all slaves.

The Republican Party's 1860 election platform centered on opposing the expansion of slavery into new areas. Increasing federal power over states was not the major platform.

Answer:

b. To preserve the Union

Second Question: