Sectionalism Quiz

Sectional differences in the United States during the early 1800s were mostly rooted in differences about —

• economics
• political ideas
• the roles of women
• attitudes about war

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How did U.S. tariff policies contribute to sectionalism prior to the Civil War?

• Northern states benefited from the tariffs, while Southern states considered them an economic burden.
• Northern states gained European investment in industry, while Southern
  plantations had to rely on trade with Latin America.
• Southern states benefited from tariffs on raw materials, while Northern and
  Western states disapproved of higher prices for imports.

What is the economy of the South?

• trading and fishing

• mining & small farming

• industry & manufacturing

• plantations & slavery

Tariffs caused the price of ____ to go up.

• foreign goods

• slaves

• milk and eggs

• labor

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which region of the country had a lot of manufacturing?

• The North

• The South

• The West

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Economy of the South

• Plantation agriculture, slavery

• Manufacturing and Industry

• Farming and Mining

This region was known for mining, agriculture, and ranching.

• The North

• The South

• The West

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

This region was known for industrialization, cities, education reform, a network of railroads, and more.

• The North

• The South

• The West

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why did the federal government force Natives westward?

• Natives were best suited for inland living

• Natives had threatened to destroy eastern lands

• Native lands had been ruined by slash and burn

• Native lands could be used for economic gain

Which region of the U.S. was known for its large plantations?

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