Which choice best identifies the central idea of the first paragraph? O A. The stated central idea is that the Union should be
dissolved.
OB. The stated central idea is that Joshua Speed believes
slavery is just.
0 C. The implied central idea is that Joshua Speed should
abandon slavery, even though it is legal, in order to save the
Union.
D. The implied central idea is that Lincoln accepts slavery for
the sake of the Union, even though he believes slavery is
wrong