Which of the following statements was issued by Lincoln in his opposition to popular sovereignty?
A)"The slavery issue should be the decision of each state individually."
B)It would give territorial voters "the liberty of making slaves of other people."
C)"The Constitution does not recognize slavery."
D)"How can the principle of liberty be reconciled by this measure?"
E)The economic condition of the nation "cannot be jeopardized by indecision any longer."

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Lincoln opposed popular sovereignty because he believed it would allow for the expansion of slavery into territories where it had previously been prohibited. He argued that giving territorial voters the power to decide whether or not to allow slavery would essentially be giving them the power to "make slaves of other people."

Which of the Following Statements Was Issued by Lincoln in His