Give an example of how politicians have clouded the issue of the cause of the civil war?

Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell recently officially recognized Confederate History Month without acknowledging the role of slavery in the war. He explained this action by saying that while slavery was one of many factors, he wanted to focus on factors that were “most significant” to his state. This view differs from the well-documented historical record of the importance of slavery in the secession of the Southern states.

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the american revolution led to the creation of a democratic republic,is the correct answer;

ummm? is that supposed to be a question or a but this is a reason he won re-election

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"despite progress in the war, lincoln and most political pundits were convinced that he would lose his bid for reelection in 1864. the country was war weary and the democratic party's nominee, george mcclellan, was likely to negotiate a peace treaty with the confederacy if elected." - loc.gov