Question

in paragraph 18, how does lincolns emphasis on the rule of law strengthen his claim that allowing kansas into the union as a slave state will further the legality of slavery? by emphasizing the point that admitting kansas as a slave state would legitimize slavery through unjust laws by suggesting that allowing kansas as a slave state contradicts the peoples will and enforces slavery through violence by showing how admitting kansas as a slave state would be as illegitimate as legalizing theft, undermining the rule of law. by describing how admitting kansas as a slave state would falsely establish slavery through questionable legal means.

Explanation:

Lincoln emphasizes the rule of law. Admitting Kansas as a slave - state would use laws (even if unjust) to give slavery a legal appearance. This ties the legality of slavery to the act of admitting Kansas under a certain legal (but unjust) framework.

Answer:

by emphasizing the point that admitting Kansas as a slave state would legitimize slavery through unjust laws.