A. It's exact origin is unknown
The correct answer is A.
One of Lincoln's most famous quotes from these 7 debates includes the idea that "A house divided against itself cannot stand." This quote shows that if the US continues to allow for the expansion of slavery in some territories but the outlawing it in others, there will be significant issues. This quote is seen as a foreshadowing of the American Civil War, which starts roughly 3 years after these debates.
The answer is copperheads :)
Accepting and closely following the traditional beliefs and customs of a religion