Read the excerpt from President Lincoln’s 1865 inaugural address, in which he speaks about the Civil War.

One-eighth of the whole population were colored slaves, not distributed generally over the Union, but localized in the southern part of it. These slaves constituted a peculiar and powerful interest. All knew that this interest was somehow the cause of the war. To strengthen, perpetuate, and extend this interest was the object for which the insurgents would rend the Union even by war, while the Government claimed no right to do more than to restrict the territorial enlargement of it.

Which statement best summarizes the central idea in this excerpt?

Over the course of the eighteenth century which two european powers were locked in almost continual warfare?

How did chinese culture change during the warning stated period

10 points per question and brainlist 1. name four of the ruling dynasties of china. describe at least three contributions to society from each dynasty. 2. why did the qin ruler zheng burn chinese literature and philosophy books? how did the han dynasty establish a strong and effective government? why did people rebel against the sui rule? 3. what new technologies were invented during the tang dynasty and fully developed in the song dynasty that would eventually have a great impact on the world? explain why this technology had such an impact. 4. who were the invaders that seized control and took over the song dynasty? 5. how was china's history affected by its policies of isolation from the outside world during the ming dynasty?