Question

what did lincoln state state he planned to do about slavery in his inaugural address?1 point○ i have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the states where it exists. i believe i have no lawful right to do so, and i have no inclination to do so.○ no person held to service or labor in one state, under the laws thereof, escaping into another, shall in consequence of any law or regulation therein be discharged from such service or labor, but shall be delivered up on claim of the party to whom such service or labor may be due.○ i do not consider it necessary at present for me to discuss those matters of administration about which there is no special anxiety or excitement.○ i take the official oath to-day with no mental reservations and with no purpose to construe the constitution or laws by any hypercritical rules

Explanation:

Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address focused on reassuring Southern states he had no intent to interfere with slavery where it was already established, as he stated he lacked the lawful right and inclination to do so. The other options either reference the Fugitive Slave Clause (not his stated plan on slavery itself) or are unrelated to his position on the institution.

Answer:

A. I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so.