Sectionalism and the Civil War Worksheet

What does the term "sectionalism" mean in the context of U.S. history?

• Loyalty to your region instead of the whole country

• Supporting all regions equally

• Moving from one region to another

• Ignoring regional differences

Which of the following best describes the economy of the North before the Civil War?

• Farming economy, relied on slavery

• Industrial economy, anti-slavery growing, more cities

• Fishing and whaling economy, relied on trade

• Mining economy, relied on gold

Why did Mississippi side with the South during the period of sectionalism?

• Because of its industrial economy

• Because of cotton and slavery

• Because of its large cities

• Because of its anti-slavery stance

How did the Compromise of 1850 attempt to address sectionalism in the United States?

• By ending slavery in all states

• By trying to balance free and slave states

• By giving women the right to vote

• By creating new territories in the West

Explain how sectionalism contributed to the likelihood of the Civil War. Use evidence from the lesson to support your answer.

• Sectionalism united the country and reduced conflict.

• Sectionalism divided the U.S., making the Civil War more likely.

• Sectionalism had no impact on the Civil War.

• Sectionalism only affected the economy, not politics.

What does the term "sectionalism" mean?

• Loyalty to your region more than your country.

• Loyalty to your country more than your region.

• Supporting all regions equally.

• Ignoring regional differences.

Which side wanted to limit slavery according to the notes?

• The South

• The North

• Both North and South

• Neither side

On what date did Mississippi secede from the Union?

• January 1, 1860

• January 9, 1861

• December 25, 1860

• February 14, 1861

Why did Mississippi say the North’s fight against slavery was a problem for them?

• It was seen as an attack on Southern identity and economy.

• It was seen as a way to help the South.

• It was not important to Mississippi.

• It was only about political power.

Which event was NOT listed as leading to Mississippi’s secession?

• Compromise of 1850

• Dred Scott decision

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• Lincoln’s election in 1860