Imagine that each of the statements below is made by a voter in 1860.
Which candidate would each person most likely support, based on their views about slavery?
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"I'm worried that taking any action on slavery now may lead to war. The government should avoid changing any laws about slavery until things calm down."
"I'm glad slavery isn't allowed in my state, but I think that each state should decide for themselves how to handle the slavery question."
"I believe slavery is evil. If we can't get rid of it now, we must at least do whatever we can to stop it from spreading."
"I think the states should decide whether to allow slavery, and the federal government should protect the rights of slave holders. American citizens should be able to take their property anywhere they want to within the United States."
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"I'm worried that taking any action on slavery now may lead to war. The government should avoid changing any laws about slavery until things calm down." - This person would most likely support the candidate who is advocating for maintaining the status quo and avoiding any changes to slavery laws. Therefore, this person would likely support the candidate who is less likely to take action against slavery.
"I'm glad slavery isn't allowed in my state, but I think that each state should decide for themselves how to handle the slavery question." - This person is supportive of allowing states to decide their own stance on slavery. Therefore, this person would most likely support the candidate who advocates for states' rights and allowing each state to decide on slavery.
"I believe slavery is evil. If we can't get rid of it now, we must at least do whatever we can to stop it from spreading." - This person strongly opposes slavery and wants to stop it from spreading. Therefore, this person would most likely support the candidate who is against the spread of slavery and advocates for taking action against it.
"I think the states should decide whether to allow slavery, and the federal government should protect the rights of slave holders. American citizens should be able to take their property anywhere they want to within the United States." - This person believes in states' rights and the protection of slaveholders' rights. Therefore, this person would most likely support the candidate who supports states' rights and the protection of slaveholders' rights.
Based on these views, the candidates each person would most likely support are:
1. Candidate who is less likely to take action against slavery and wants to maintain the status quo.
2. Candidate who supports states' rights and allowing each state to decide on slavery.
3. Candidate who advocates for taking action against slavery and stopping its spread.
4. Candidate who supports states' rights and the protection of slaveholders' rights.