Sectionalism and the debates over slavery

Which of the following best defines sectionalism? 

• A focus on national unity over individual state rights

• A strong loyalty to one's own region or section of the country  

  
  

• The process of making laws that apply to all states equally

• The debate over foreign policies in the United States  

 How did the issue of slavery contribute to sectionalism in the United States?  

•  It created a shared economic interest among all states  

• It led to different cultural practices that united the states  

• It caused deep divisions between the North and South  

• It was resolved through a series of compromises 

 Which economic factor intensified the debate over slavery in the South?

• The rise of industrial manufacturing  

  
  

• The need for cheap labor in agriculture  

• The decline of cotton production  

• The increase in immigration 

 What role did states' rights play in the debates over slavery? 

• States believed they should have the power to decide on slavery laws  

    

  
  

• States wanted to eliminate all federal laws 

• States were united in their opposition to slavery

• States had no influence on the slavery debate

Which of the following statements best describes the Northern economy during the debates over slavery?  

•  It relied heavily on agriculture and slave labor  

  
  

• It was primarily industrial and less dependent on slavery  

• It was focused on exporting cotton 

• It had no economic interests related to slavery 

The Missouri Compromise of 1820 was an attempt to address which issue?

• The balance of power between free and slave states  

  
  

• The formation of new territories in the West

• The economic competition between North and South  

• The rights of Native Americans

How did the publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin influence public opinion about slavery?  

• It supported the institution of slavery  

  
  

• It portrayed slavery as a moral issue and increased anti-slavery sentiment  

• It had little effect on public opinion  

• It encouraged more people to move to the South 

 Which event is often cited as a direct result of the growing sectionalism in the United States?

• The American Revolution  

  
  

• The Civil War  

• The War of 1812  

• The Louisiana Purchase

What was one of the main arguments used by Southern states to justify slavery?  

•  It was a necessary evil for economic prosperity  

  
  

• It was a violation of human rights  

• It was endorsed by the federal government

• It was a tradition that needed to be preserved  

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Dred Scott decision on sectionalism?  

•  It unified the North and South  

• It increased tensions by ruling that Congress could not limit slavery in the territories  

• It had no impact on sectionalism  

• It led to the immediate abolition of slavery