Correct: The answer is c. Lincoln’s statement centers not on the living conditions or increased freedom but on the power of hope of a better life. Wage work, according to Lincoln, can be a stage in life, whereas slavery is forever.

Incorrect: The answer is c. Lincoln’s statement centers not on the living conditions or increased freedom but on the power of hope of a better life. Wage work, according to Lincoln, can be a stage in life, whereas slavery is forever.

Correct: The answer is c. Because of the invasions of proslavery forces into Kansas, the citizens living in Kansas have been deprived of their rights and have fallen victim to a society where “might makes right,” according to the platform.

Incorrect: The answer is c. Because of the invasions of proslavery forces into Kansas, the citizens living in Kansas have been deprived of their rights and have fallen victim to a society where “might makes right,” according to the platform.

Correct: The answer is a. Sumner argued that slavery was Butler’s mistress to “whom he has made his vows . . . .” Sumner was attacking Butler’s manhood and his claim to chivalry.

Incorrect: The answer is a. Sumner argued that slavery was Butler’s mistress to “whom he has made his vows . . . .” Sumner was attacking Butler’s manhood and his claim to chivalry.

Correct: The answer is b. In the beginning of his speech, Seward argued that slavery hurt the laborer but also limits the abilities and corrupts the culture of those who take part in the institution.

Incorrect: The answer is b. In the beginning of his speech, Seward argued that slavery hurt the laborer but also limits the abilities and corrupts the culture of those who take part in the institution.

Correct: The answer is d. Douglas tried to tie Lincoln to the idea of racial equality and used the example of Frederick Douglass’s social status and support of Lincoln to make the audience think that Lincoln’s political philosophy was radical.

Incorrect: The answer is d. Douglas tried to tie Lincoln to the idea of racial equality and used the example of Frederick Douglass’s social status and support of Lincoln to make the audience think that Lincoln’s political philosophy was radical.