Sectionalism

What does it mean to compromise?

• An agreement to settle a problem where both sides give up something

• An argument

• An agreement where only one side of the problem gives up something

• None of the above

What does the term sectionalism mean?

• A loyalty to an entire country

• policy that government should interfere as little as possible

• A loyalty to a region

• None of the above

Define the term state sovereignty:

• the idea that the national government rules the states

• the federal government believes in isolationism

• the idea that states have the power or right to govern themselves

• none of the above

The Missouri Compromise of 1820 stated that:

• slavery was banned in the rest of the Louisiana Territory North of the 36-30 North parallel

• Georgia was now a free state

• Ohio was now a slave state

• Maine was now a slave state

The sectional differences between the Northern and Southern states will eventually lead to the:

• American Revolution

• World War I

• French Revolution

• Civil War

The main issue that caused sectional conflicts (Civil War) in the U.S. was:

• independence from Great Britain

• slavery

• nuclear weapons

• none of the above

What was the Northern states position on slavery?

• they opposed (were against) it.

• they favored (were for) it.

• they were neutral on

• none of the above

What was the Southern state view on slavery?

• They opposed (were against it).

• They favored (were for) it.

• They were neutral on the issue.

• none of the above

What is a tariff?

• a law officer

• a tax

• a declaration of war

• none of the above

What other issue besides slavery caused sectional conflicts between the North and the South?

• tariffs (taxes)

• nuclear weapons

• imperialism

• none of the above