NOTES: Sectionalism

What does the term "Sectionalism" refer to in the context of US history?

• The division of land into sections for agricultural purposes

• Loyalty to and personal identification with a section of the US

• The architectural style of homes in different regions

• The legal system governing different states

Which of the following was characteristic of the North in the US during the period of sectionalism?

• Plantations

• Enslaved labor

• Factories

• Agricultural economy

What was a key characteristic of the South in the US during the period of sectionalism?

• Large Cities

• Factories

• Plantations

• Diverse industrial economy

What was the source of cotton for northern factories during the period of sectionalism in the US?

• Imported cotton from Europe

• Cotton grown in the Northern states

• Southern cotton

• Synthetic fibers

What was a belief held by some Northerners regarding slavery during the period of sectionalism?

• Slavery was essential for the economy

• Slavery was a legal necessity

• Slavery was wrong

• Slavery should be expanded

Who created the compromise known as the Missouri Compromise?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Henry Clay

• Andrew Jackson

According to the Missouri Compromise, where was slavery outlawed?

• South of the 36°30' line, except for Missouri

• North of the 36°30' line, including Missouri

• North of the 36°30' line, except for Missouri

• Throughout the entire United States

What was the primary purpose of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?

• To balance the power between free and slave states

• To declare war on neighboring countries

• To establish new trade routes

• To create a new currency system

According to the Missouri Compromise, which parallel became the dividing line between free and slave territories?

• 36°30' parallel north

• 49° parallel north

• 38° parallel north

• Equator

Which state was admitted as a free state as part of the Missouri Compromise?

• Texas

• Maine

• California

• Florida