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A push for acquiring western lands and expanding coast to coast, that was reinforced by the fierce belief of manifest destiny. This is an example of nationalism, as people all over the country pushed for and planned to benefit from expansion westward.
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A political compromise made during the constitutional convention between free and slave states, stating that 3/5 of an enslaved population would count towards population and taxation. Southern states had much larger enslaved populations than northern states, and wanted to use that to gain to votes in the House, while northern states wished to tax enslaved people as property.This is an example of sectionalism, as both sides were concerned only with the wellbeing of their geographical section. -
The tenth amendment to the constitution. It states that any powers not specifically given to federal gvt, are delegated to the states. This is an example of nationalism, because this amendment to the bill of rights will benefit all the states in the union. -
Also known as the Missouri Compromise, this act banned slavery above the 36*30' line. So as not to upset the congressional balance between the free and enslaved states every time a new state is admitted to the union. This demonstrates sectionalism, as it literally divides the nation straight through the middle & continues to foster a growing sense of animosity between the North and South. -
A revolt of enslaved Virginians led by Nat Turner. It was the deadliest slave revolt in history, as rebels killed up to 65 white people. While, eventually authorities stopped the revolt, the event sparked a culture of fear that spread throughout the south. This is an example of sectionalism, as southerners were wary of enslaved people and their allies, which in their eyes was the North. -
There were many different components of the Compromise of 1850. One integral part was the Fugitive Slave Act. This legislation made it so that if an enslaved person escaped to a free state, those in the north were required to return them to their "master". There is clear sectionalism here & division, when northerns disregard this law, causing southerners to grow increasingly angry. -
This act created territories of Kansas & Nebraska, & allowed the people popular sovereignty over banning slavery. However, lots of violence began between slavery & anti-slavery groups over control of Kansas; this period became known as "Bleeding Kansas". This is sectionalism, as we see immense violence beginning to break out between the two opposing sides of the Union. Then civil war breaks out, undoubtedly influenced by the cruelty & animosity witnessed in "Bleeding Kansas". -
The ruling of the Dred Scott case was a controversial outcome that shocked the nation. Scott was a black man living in a free state, who sued for his and his family's freedom. The Supreme Court ruled that he was still an enslaved & black people could not be citizens of the U.S. Also declaring the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional. This invigorates the abolitionist movement in the North. This is sectionalism as tensions between both sections increase, and they see each other as their enemy. -
John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry was an armed raid by abolitionists on the U.S. armory located there. Their motive was to initiate a slave revolt through aggressive action. This is a stellar example of sectionalism, as violence breaks out between pro and anti-slavery groups. This act of defiance ultimately becomes a main incident leading up to the Civil War.