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What did Fuller oppose during his term in the Illinois House of Representatives?

  • Policies of Abraham Lincoln

  • Banking Regulations

  • Immigration Restrictions

  • Prohibition Laws

Answer

Fuller staunchly opposed Abraham Lincoln's policies during his term in the Illinois House of Representatives. Fuller was a vocal critic of Lincoln's moderate stance on slavery and his support for internal improvements funded by state debt. Fuller believed that these policies would lead to increased taxes and a loss of state sovereignty.
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