How did black people react to Abraham Lincoln as a presidential candidate?
A) They reacted with nearly universal support, as they knew he was going to abolish slavery.
B) Black people could not vote and therefore had no opinion about his candidacy.
C) Elite blacks favored him, since he seemed very intellectual, while poor blacks opposed him.
D) They reacted with either opposition or very reluctant support. They were dismayed by his racism and apparent support for slavery where it already existed.
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