Unit 9 Introduction

Warm-Up

► Complete the “Learned” on pg. 38 and the “Know”

and “Want to know” on Page 44 of the Liberty
Notebook

► Know:

► Regions? Different economies? Different ways of life?

► Want to Know:

► Anything that you may be curious about.

Open Ended

What is something you KNOW about Sectionalism?

Open Ended

What do you WANT to learn about Sectionalism?

Unit 9 Introduction

Vocabulary

Sectionalism

Concern for regional needs and interests.
North vs. South vs. West

Compromise

An agreement in which both sides give up
some demands. Meet in the Middle.

States’ Rights

Powers given to the states, generally seen
as a check to federal powers

Federalism

Political system in which power is shared
between the central/federal/national
government and the states

Protective Tariffs

A tax on imported goods that is intended to
protect domestic business

Nullification

The idea that states can refuse to follow
federal laws

The U.S.
Government

South
Carolina

Popular Sovereignty

The power to make decisions is given to the
people by their vote

Key Questions

Key Questions

► What were the political, economic, and social

differences between the three major regions of the
United States?

► Why did slavery become a critical issue when admitting

new states to the Union?

► What compromises were created to address the issue of

admitting states?

► How did the Dred Scott v. Sandford decision affect

regional tensions?

Open Ended

List things that relate to the government (POLITICAL)

Ex: Types of governments, Rules for government (constitutions), wars

Open Ended

List things that are about money and resources (ECONOMIC)

Ex: Gold and Silver, Paper money (Currency), debt

Open Ended

List things that are about people (SOCIAL)

Ex: Culture (includes clothing, food), Education systems