Using your analysis of the excerpt, identify the major difference between the candidates' stances about slavery.
O Lincoln believes the federal government should regulate slavery and Douglas believes the states should decide for themselves.
O Lincoln believes slavery should be abolished and Douglas believes in popular sovereignty.
O Douglas believes slavery is a necessary evil for the economy and Lincoln believes the federal government should abolish slavery.
O Douglas believes slavery should be a federal government decision and Lincoln believes it should be a state decision.