Sectionalism in U.S. History

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Sectionalism in U.S. History: Definition & Conflict

"A house divided cannot stand" - Lincoln's famous phrase indicating the necessity for unity.
Secession refers to the exit of eleven Southern states from the Union in 1860, which led directly to the American Civil War.
The Antebellum Period spans from the War of 1812 until the Civil War, characterized by significant societal changes.
Sectionalism represents regional loyalty over national allegiance, contributing to the civil war between the North and South in the early 1860s.
The primary divisive issue among states was slavery, which deeply influenced sectional interests.
The Market Revolution emerged in the early 19th century, emphasizing technology, factories, and wage labor particularly in the North.
Agrarian Society pertains to economies based on agriculture, focused on crop production and management of farmland.
"King Cotton" denotes cotton as the South's predominant export, pivotal to its economy.
The Missouri Compromise allowed Missouri to enter as a slave state, while Maine was established as a free state to maintain political balance.
The acronym M&M represents Missouri (slave state) and Maine (free state).
The 36:30 line served as a geographic division between slave and free states; new states below the line permitted slavery, while those above did not.
The Compromise of 1850 admitted California as a free state, enforced the Fugitive Slave Act, banned slave trade in Washington D.C., fragmented Texas territory, and introduced popular sovereignty in the Mexican Cession area.
The Gag Rule was a congressional measure that prohibited consideration of any petitions to end slavery.
The Fugitive Slave Act permitted slave owners to recapture escaped slaves in the North without granting them a trial by jury; aiding a runaway slave could lead to penalties.
The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 established the territories of Kansas and Nebraska, effectively revoking the Missouri Compromise by allowing states to choose whether to permit slavery.

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Explore the concept of sectionalism in U.S. history through critical definitions and conflicts that shaped the nation. This quiz covers important terms such as secession, the Antebellum Period, and significant quotes by Lincoln. Test your knowledge of this pivotal era in American history.