Differences Between the North and the South

The video explores the primary differences between the North and South in America, focusing on geography, economy, and society. The South was largely agricultural with plantations and a small upper class, while the North was industrialized with factories and a growing immigrant population. The video also highlights differing views on government, with the North favoring a strong central government and the South advocating for states' rights. These differences contributed to rising tensions and conflicts between the regions.

What was the primary economic activity in the South?

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Fishing

What percentage of Southerners were plantation owners?

• 5%

• 25%

• 1%

• 10%

What was a major factor contributing to the North's rapid growth?

• Agriculture

• Gold Rush

• Immigration

• Slavery

Which group was most influential in the Northern society?

• Farmers

• Politicians

• Railroad owners

• Plantation owners

How did the North view the role of the national government?

• As a necessary authority

• As a threat to state rights

• As irrelevant

• As a local government

What was the South's stance on paying taxes for public services?

• They opposed it

• They were indifferent

• They had no opinion

• They supported it

What did the North believe about the Constitution?

• It was only for the South

• It was outdated

• It was the highest law

• It was secondary to state laws

What was the South's belief regarding state authority?

• States should follow federal laws

• States were equal to the federal government

• States had more authority than the federal government

• States had no authority

What was a major political issue between the North and South?

• Trade routes

• States' rights

• Military expansion

• Foreign policy

What was the South's position on slavery?

• They were neutral

• They supported it

• They opposed it

• They ignored it