Sectionalism 2025

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One of the largest differences between the North and the South was...

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Economics (Cash Crops vs Factories)

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The Missouri Compromise, the Compromise of 1850, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act were all about...

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Slavery in New States

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What is an Abolitionist?

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Someone who wants to end Slavery

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Which of the following words means that a person places the interests of a small area over the interests of the entire country? Nationalism, Sectionalism, Popular Sovereignty, Secession

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Sectionalism

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According to this political cartoon, what was one of the major reasons for the Civil War?

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Slavery

Answer explanation

The major reason for the Civil War, as depicted in the political cartoon, was slavery. This was a key issue that led to the conflict between the North and the South.

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Which of the following was a direct result of the Dred Scott decision? Slaves were declared as property, not citizens, The Missouri Compromise was upheld, Slavery was abolished in all states, New territories were opened to popular sovereignty

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Slaves were declared as property, not citizens

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How did sectionalism impact the United States in the years leading up to the Civil War?

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It increased tensions between the North and South.

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Who was elected President in 1860?

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Abraham Lincoln

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Which compromise outlawed slavery above the 36 30' line in the Louisiana Territory?

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Missouri Compromise

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This law required the return of runaway slaves even in free states and affected free African-Americans as well.

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Fugitive Slave Act