Answer: 3rd one
Explanation: They wanted to eliminate the competition and in turn have a stronger bond.
Yes because freedman did the same as Lincoln
It would be:
Businesses will likely hire more workers - it means that the business due to lower tax rate can expand slowly and add more manpower to its management and company.
Businesses will likely earn more profits- lesser liabilities and expenditures can save more revenue that can add in profits or reinvest to earn more profits.
Businesses will likely invest more in the economy- having lower tax rate attracts businesses to invest in the country's economy thus rejuvenating the economy of the country.