Which of the following was a reason for Lincoln's avoidance of the issue of slavery early in the war?

A) Officials in the border states coerced Lincoln into remaining silent on the issue.
B) Lincoln wanted Republican Party officials to accept a leadership position on the issue of slavery.
C) Because all Northerners saw slavery as a moral outrage, Lincoln saw no reason to deal with the issue.
D) Bringing up the issue would have destroyed any chance of a pro-Union majority asserting itself in the South.

Lincoln

The 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, who led the country during the Civil War and worked to end slavery.

Issue of Slavery

A central and contentious problem in American history, focusing on the ethical, moral, and economic concerns surrounding the practice of slavery, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Pro-Union Majority

A predominance of individuals or political entities that support the maintenance and unity of a federated state or union, especially relevant in the context of the Civil War in the United States.