PLZZZ HELP ASAP TIMED TEST. Which of the following most clearly contrasts Abraham Lincoln’s position on slavery with that of Stephen Douglas? Lincoln believed each state should decide the matter for itself, while Douglas believed slavery should spread no further. Lincoln believed slavery should be permitted throughout the country, while Douglas believed slavery should spread no further. Lincoln believed slavery should be abolished, while Douglas believed slavery should be permitted throughout the country. Lincoln believed slavery should spread no further, while Douglas believed each state should decide the matter for itself.