In the 1830s Lincoln claimed he supported
A. internal improvements and high protective tariffs.
B. lower taxes and property rights.
C. states rights and limited government.
D. low tariffs and disbanding the BUS.
E. None of the above
Answer: B. lower taxes and property rights.
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