Antebellum Period: Economic Development and Expansion

The North industrialized and developed a manufacturing economy, while the South maintained an agricultural economy based on slavery.

Factors such as improved transportation, communication, and banking systems, as well as government policies, contributed to the emergence of a national market economy.

Sectionalism exacerbated the existing social and economic inequalities faced by marginalized groups, as they were often caught in the middle of the conflict between the North and South.

<p>Westward expansion and the growth of the plantation economy led to conflicts over slavery, states' rights, and economic development, which fueled sectional tension.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Technological advancements, such as the development of railroads, the telegraph, and new weapons, facilitated the war effort and contributed to the Union's ultimate victory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The federal government's support for natural rights was limited, as it often prioritized preserving the Union and protecting states' rights over advocating for individual rights and freedoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The growth of the plantation economy in the South, the development of industrialization in the North, and the expansion of the railroads and canals all contributed to the growth of sectionalism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The emergence of a national market economy led to the growth of cities, increased mobility, and greater access to goods and services, but it also created economic inequality and exploitation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The government played a significant role in determining the balance of power through political compromise, the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, and the Dred Scott decision, which all contributed to the growing tensions between the regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The reform movements, such as abolition and women's rights, reflected the growing concern for social justice and equality, and the need to address the contradictions between American ideals and the reality of slavery and inequality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The failure to support natural rights led to the perpetuation of slavery, the exploitation of marginalized groups, and the growing tensions between the North and South, ultimately contributing to the outbreak of the Civil War.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The expansion of the plantation economy and the growth of urbanization created distinct economic and cultural interests, contributing to the growth of sectionalism and the tensions between the North and South.</p> Signup and view all the answers