1.)Aside from slavery, which of the following best summarizes the factors that hastened the Civil War?

Changes to the cotton trade and a push to decrease tariffs

Declarations against slavery by Britain and the Emancipation Proclamation

The election of Abraham Lincoln and the question of state vs. national power

Increasing state incomes from the slave trade and dwindling trade with Europe

D?

No.

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Yes, the answer is C.

To determine the correct answer, we need to analyze the factors mentioned in each choice and understand their relevance to the cause of the Civil War.

Choice A mentions changes to the cotton trade and a push to decrease tariffs. While changes to the cotton trade (including improvements in technology and transportation) did lead to economic tensions between the Northern and Southern states, it was not a primary factor that hastened the Civil War. Similarly, the push to decrease tariffs (which were unpopular among Southern states reliant on foreign trade) did contribute to tensions, but it was not a major catalyst for the war.

Choice B discusses declarations against slavery by Britain and the Emancipation Proclamation. While these events have historical significance and did occur during the time of the Civil War, they were not primary factors that hastened the war. The Emancipation Proclamation, though a significant turning point in the war, did not cause the war itself.

Choice C brings up the election of Abraham Lincoln and the question of state vs. national power. This choice is correct as it identifies two crucial factors that hastened the Civil War. The election of Lincoln, who was openly against the expansion of slavery, heightened tensions between the Northern and Southern states. Additionally, the question of state vs. national power was a fundamental issue at the heart of the conflict, with Southern states concerned about the potential erosion of their rights and autonomy.

Choice D suggests increasing state incomes from the slave trade and dwindling trade with Europe. While the slave trade and Southern states' economic reliance on it were factors contributing to the tensions that ultimately led to war, dwindling trade with Europe was not a primary cause of the Civil War.

Therefore, the most accurate answer to the question is indeed Choice C - the election of Abraham Lincoln and the question of state vs. national power.