Question

Define sectionalism and give me at least one example of it during the period leading up to the Civil War.

Answer 1

You can think of sectionalism as one big neighborhood dispute, and the neighborhood was the United States in the mid-1800s

Some examples

Slavery - first and foremost the most important difference between the north and south was slavery.


Representation - The north and south each wanted power to pass laws that would benefit theri section.


Tariffs - The South resented all tariffs as they relied on British imports for more of their everyday goods.