Ahouse divided against itself cannot stand. i believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free."-abraham lincoln 1858 according to this quotation, abraham lincoln believed that sectional differences threatened to destroy the union

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The clergy comprised the wealthy first estate with members of noble descent in particular having a great deal of power.what was the source of the clergy’s wealth

Why did many americans want the united states to cuba gain independence from spain? cuba was rich in natural resources, including gold and oil. cuba would provide access to the pacific ocean through a narrow strait. the united states had strong economic ties to cuba. the majority of cubans expressed interest in becom ing a us state.