Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Abraham Lincoln's Position

Which of the following statements accurately describes Abraham Lincoln's position during the Lincoln-Douglas debates?

A) At one point a prominent banker, he opposed the concept of a national bank and sought to drastically lower protective tariffs.
B) Although he opposed the further spread of slavery, he showed his own racism in rejecting the idea of black equality.
C) A staunch abolitionist, he promised to end slavery wherever it existed and viewed civil war as inevitable to make this possible.
D) He relied on his reputation as a military hero and the support this had given him even in southern states.
E) He refused to mention slavery to other politicians or during debates because he feared it was far too controversial and would turn away voters.