What did Lincoln mean when he said "A house divided against itself cannot stand"?

a. It is a good idea to have slavery everywhere.

b. Northern and Southern states should decide about slavery for themselves.

c. Having slavery in some states and not in others won't work.

d. Slavery should not be allowed anywhere.

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Kody Gray

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14 September, 02:19

What did Lincoln mean when he said "A house divided against itself cannot stand"?

a. It is a good idea to have slavery everywhere.

b. Northern and Southern states should decide about slavery for themselves.

c. Having slavery in some states and not in others won't work.

d. Slavery should not be allowed anywhere.

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Martin Smith · Answer 1

C

Explanation:

a house divided against itself is the united states divides by confederate and union, having some states supporting slavery and some states anti-slavery will not allow there to be a strong country.