When the Spanish conquered the Americas, they brought in their own religion. Hundreds of Native Americans converted to Christianity. Churches, monasteries, shrines and parishes were built. This was one of the Spanish's main goals in colonization, as well as giving Spain more power.
Stories about the debates between Lincoln and Douglass became known across the country, making Abraham Lincoln a force to be reckoned with despite an early loss. People were ready to rally behind his new vision for the country.
The principle cause of the war was that those states harbored and supported the actions of pirates against American shipping vessels in the Mediterranean Sea.
