President-elect Lincoln decided to stand firm against the extension of slavery into the territories. Which of the following was a reason for that decision?
A. He believed that a compromise would destroy any chance of fulfilling his stated objective of abolishing slavery in the southern states.
B. He hoped to effect a compromise after his inauguration.
C. He believed that accepting a compromise would break the bond of faith between himself and those who had voted for him.
D. He wanted to force the South to secede from the Union.
Answer: C
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