The republican party was created to force the south out of the union. make sure that slavery did not spread. advance the concept of nullification. protect the institution of slavery.

The right answer is: make sure that slavery did not spread.

The first convention of the Republican Party  was held in Michigan on July 6, 1854. The Party declared their opposition to the expansion of slavery into new territories.

After issuing his preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln announced that at the beginning of 1863, he would use his war powers to free all slaves in states.

the minoan civilization flourished in the middle bronze age on the island of crete located in the eastern mediterranean from c. 2000 bce until c. 1500 bce. with their unique art and architecture, and the spread of their ideas through contact with other cultures across the aegean, the minoans made a significant contribution to the development of western european civilization as it is known today. labyrinth-like palace complexes, vivid frescoes depicting scenes such as bull-leaping and processions, fine gold jewelry, elegant stone vases, and pottery with vibrant decorations of marine life are all particular features of minoan crete.  

so basically their unique way of ding arts, as well as architecture.