Question

In the 1850s, which action would be in line with Abraham Lincoln’s views on race? a. African-Americans and whites are equals in the court system. b. An African-American man trains as an artisan and then starts his own business. c. An African-American man wants the right to vote in Illinois. d. Blacks and whites live harmoniously in the same town. e. African-Americans and whites are treated the same in all aspects of the law.

Answer 1

In the 1850s, Abraham Lincoln believed in extending certain rights and opportunities to African Americans without advocating for full social and political equality.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the 1850s, Abraham Lincoln's views on race were evolving. While he did not initially support social and political equality between African Americans and whites, he did believe in extending certain rights and opportunities to them. One action that would have been in line with Lincoln's views on race would be (b) An African-American man training as an artisan and starting his own business. This aligns with Lincoln's belief in economic opportunity for African Americans without advocating for full social and political equality.