Question

Abraham Lincoln:

had opposed slavery's expansion since the 1840s


insisted that his wartime critics be treated with respect rather than be detained as some Republicans wanted


rejected the plan to treat Confederate slaves as "contraband of war"


moved to abolish slavery at the beginning of the secession crisis

Answer 1

Abraham Lincoln moved to abolish slavery at the beginning of the secession crisis. The secession crisis started right after he was elected, when South Carolina seceded and then later fired at the Union, which officially started the Civil War.