But all the events leading up to the rebellion seem to have something to do with slavery, doesn't it?
I never denied that fact. *Something* is not absolute.
Also, just like racism, abortion, political philosophies and such are used as a crutch in an argument they are also used to inflame passions.
Read the link at #50. The issue of slavery was used to further inflame passion by corrupt forces outside this country seeking to enrich themselves off our struggles as a relatively new nation. (and to get at us for the Revolution.)
That process countinues as we speak.