There is this saying in science" corellation does not imply causation". So even in a case of a correlation, it does not mean that one event causes the other. So a correlation does not enable drawing conclusions of causation.
Answer:
North
Explanation:
Republican party or also known as Grand old party was formed in 1954 with agendas to fight the expansion of slavery. Party is pro industrialist and includes African Americans, businessmen, northern industrialists, businessmen, factory workers, and farmers. The organization of the party reflects its agendas of the North like the victory of Union, abolition of slavery, etc.