Sectionalism is loyalty to one’s own region or section of the country.

Describe the differences between the economies of the North and the South.

The North did things by themselves, but the South used slaves for labor.

How did the North and South differ politically on slavery and expansion into the west?

The North generally opposed slavery, while the South relied on it for its economy and sought to expand it into new states.

What was the Missouri Compromise of 1820? Why did they make this compromise?

A law designed to address growing tensions over slavery in the United States.

Describe the provisions of the Compromise of 1850.

Five laws passed to address the issue of slavery in newly acquired territories from the Mexican-American War.

What was the Fugitive Slave Act? How did it impact enslaved people?

The act required that slaves be returned to their owners, even if they were in a free state.

Describe the conditions of the Kansas Nebraska Act.

Repealed the Missouri Compromise, created two new territories, and allowed for popular sovereignty.

What does the phrase “Bleeding Kansas” refer to?

A series of violent civil confrontations in Kansas Territory, and to a lesser extent in western Missouri, between 1854 and 1859.

How did John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry contribute to sectional conflict?

Increased sectional distrust and accelerating the approach of secession.

What was Scott vs Sandford? How was Dred Scott vs Sandford significant?

The US Supreme Court ruled that African Americans, regardless of whether they were enslaved or free, were not and could never be citizens of the United States, and therefore did not have the right to sue in federal court.

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SS - Sectionalism

Question	Answer
Define sectionalism	Sectionalism is loyalty to one’s own region or section of the country.
Describe the differences between the economies of the North and the South.	The North did things by themselves, but the South used slaves for labor.
How did the North and South differ politically on slavery and expansion into the west?	The North generally opposed slavery, while the South relied on it for its economy and sought to expand it into new states.
What was the Missouri Compromise of 1820? Why did they make this compromise?	A law designed to address growing tensions over slavery in the United States.
Describe the provisions of the Compromise of 1850.	Five laws passed to address the issue of slavery in newly acquired territories from the Mexican-American War.
What was the Fugitive Slave Act? How did it impact enslaved people?	The act required that slaves be returned to their owners, even if they were in a free state.
Describe the conditions of the Kansas Nebraska Act.	Repealed the Missouri Compromise, created two new territories, and allowed for popular sovereignty.
What does the phrase “Bleeding Kansas” refer to?	A series of violent civil confrontations in Kansas Territory, and to a lesser extent in western Missouri, between 1854 and 1859.
How did John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry contribute to sectional conflict?	Increased sectional distrust and accelerating the approach of secession.
What was Scott vs Sandford? How was Dred Scott vs Sandford significant?	The US Supreme Court ruled that African Americans, regardless of whether they were enslaved or free, were not and could never be citizens of the United States, and therefore did not have the right to sue in federal court.

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