Question

how does lincolns use of the term states rights differ from douglas use of the same term?
a. lincoln, unlike douglas, compares the doctrine of states rights to the principle of the divine right of kings.
b. douglas argument implies that states rights are absolute, while lincoln maintains that states rights should not apply to a morally wrong principle.
c. douglas argues that slaves as property should go into the territories as all other property does, while lincoln argues that slaves are humans who should not be property.
d. douglas uses the term to argue that states have the right to determine the question of slavery themselves, while lincoln argues that the new territories are not yet states.

Explanation:

Lincoln saw slaves as humans, not property, while Douglas argued slaves were property and states had the right to decide on slavery - related matters in new territories. Lincoln's view was more about human - rights and moral principles, contrasting with Douglas's property - rights and states' rights stance.

Answer:

C. Douglas argues that slaves as property should go into the territories as all other property does, while Lincoln argues that slaves are humans who should not be property.