Which describes Abraham's Lincoln's attitude toward slavery when he first became president?

ASlavery could continue if that kept the country together.
BSlavery had to end immediately in the border states.
CSlavery was evil and must be stopped no matter what.
DSlavery was the best state of affairs for blacks to live in.

Verified Answer :

The best option regarding Abraham's Lincoln's attitude toward slavery when he first became president was that "a. Slavery could continue if that kept the country together," since although he disliked slavery, his main goal was to preserve the Union. 

Answer:

A)Slavery could continue if that kept the country together.