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What is Federalism?
What is Federalism?
- Strong national government with significant power over the states. (correct)
- A system of government where states have significant power over the national government.
- An economic theory of establishing colonies.
- A religious movement focused on salvation.
What is the definition of Sectionalism?
What is the definition of Sectionalism?
Doing and advocating what is in the best interest of a section or region of the nation, putting sectional interests above national interests.
What does Colonialism refer to?
What does Colonialism refer to?
An economic theory practiced by colonial powers in the 1600s and 1700s to maximize exports and minimize imports for the mother country.
What is Idealism?
What is Idealism?
What belief did the Puritans hold?
What belief did the Puritans hold?
What values did Presbyterians hold?
What values did Presbyterians hold?
What was referred to as the Peculiar Institution?
What was referred to as the Peculiar Institution?
What was the goal of the Abolition movement?
What was the goal of the Abolition movement?
What does the Spoils System refer to?
What does the Spoils System refer to?
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Key Terms and Concepts
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Federalism
Establishes a strong national government with authority over states, influencing economic direction and development. -
Sectionalism
Prioritizes the interests of specific regions over national unity, exemplified by issues like slavery expansion and protective tariffs. -
Colonialism
Economic strategy used by colonial powers in the 1600s and 1700s to strengthen their economies by creating colonies, maximizing exports and minimizing imports from non-colonized areas. -
Idealism
A mid-19th century intellectual movement emphasizing understanding reality through intuition rather than empirical experience. -
Puritans
A religious group that believed in original sin, viewing humanity as inherently evil, with the belief that only a few would attain salvation. -
Presbyterianism
A faith promoting values of hard work, frugality, education, and property ownership as essential components of moral living. -
Peculiar Institution
A term used in the Southern United States to refer to the system of slavery, reflecting its unique place in society. -
Abolition
A movement aimed at eradicating slavery, advocating for the freedom of all enslaved individuals. -
Spoils System
A political practice initiated by Andrew Jackson that replaced career bureaucrats with political supporters to promote democratic governance and efficiency.
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