Primary Sources - Famous Speeches: Abraham Lincoln’s “House Divided” speech, excerpts - Sofia Quiogue | Library

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What historical question does Lincoln's speech address?

D2.His.16.6-8

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D2.Civ.10.6-8

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"Either the opponents of slavery will arrest its further spread. Or, its supporters will push it forward till it shall become alike lawful in all the States, old as well as new — North as well as South."
"In 1854, slavery was excluded from more than half the state constitutions. It was excluded from most of the national territories by congressional prevention of it."
"In his inaugural address, the incoming President urged the people to follow the court’s decision, whatever it might be."
"Thirdly, the United States courts will not decide whether holding a negro in slavery in a free State makes him free. They will leave the courts of any slave State the negro may be forced into by the master to decide."

D2.His.16.6-8