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5. Lincoln thought Harriet Beecher Stowe caused the Civil War. What do you think?  

5. Lincoln thought Harriet Beecher Stowe caused the Civil War. What do you think?  

I believe that two factors led to the civil war-- the first was slavery, and the second was the institution of  tariffs.  What eventually caused the Civil War was the acquisition of Texas by the United States. Since we needed to decide whether Texas was  a slave state or a free state, this caused the mounting tension to explode, leading to the Civil War. While “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” may have contributed to the tension, it was not the “Straw that broke the camel’s back” in causing the Civil War.

I believe that two factors led to the civil war—the first was slavery, and the second was the institution of  tariffs.  What eventually caused the Civil War was the acquisition of Texas by the United States. Since we needed to decide whether Texas was  a slave state or a free state, this caused the mounting tension to explode, leading to the Civil War. While “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” may have contributed to the tension, it was not the “Straw that broke the camel’s back” in causing the Civil War.

:The acquisition of Texas was not much of a cause of the Civil War.  (Minus 1).  Your other points are excellent.

:The acquisition of Texas was not much of a cause of the Civil War.  (Minus 1).  Your other points are excellent.