Question

When John Adams was President of the United States the nation was undergoing "sectionalism." Which of the following best describes the concept of "sectionalism?"​

Answer 1

C. People in different areas put their own interests ahead of the interests of the United States.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sectionalism refers to an exaggerated devotion to the interests of a region over those of a country as a whole. It's the restriction of interest to a narrow sphere. It's a tendency to be more concerned with the interests of your particular group or region than with the problems and interests of the larger group, country, etc.

Answer 2

C. People in different areas put their own interests ahead of the interests of the United States.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sectionalism is putting one's loyalty based on region over the entire United States. This is extremely prevalent even today, where many follow local traditions and cultures rather ahead of national interests.

For example, in the Civil War Era, the South put states right and southern cultures and the utilization of slaves over the Federal government and it's broader rules.