Before the Civil War,Abraham Lincoln believed that,for the time being,slavery should be __________.

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Lincoln believed that while the federal government did not have the power to abolish slavery in existing states, it could prevent its spread to the territories. Therefore, he advocated for the banning of slavery in territories, which would limit its expansion and ultimately lead to its eventual demise.

Before the Civil War,Abraham Lincoln Believed That,for the Time Being,slavery