Sectionalism- Tensions among regions of a country. In the United States of America, during the early to mid-eighteen hundreds, sectionalism was very apparent. These regions were known as "The North", and "The South." Between these two regions, tensions were brewing. They were once a country together, but now started to doubt one other. They were each different. A long time ago, this would have been considered a strength, but now it is a weakness. Both regions, disapproved of the other's ways. An example, is the South thought that they were right in keeping slaves, and the North thought that it was inhumane to do that. Another example, is the North's factory workers were working hard for little money. The South saw that this was wrong. These regions also had different economic bases. This made them have varied ideas and/or, opinions, making it hard to agree.
States Rights were enforced during the civil war era. Although war almost broke out, South Carolina wanted to send a message to the North. South Carolina refused to follow (nullification) the tariff law. Their message was that "States Rights should come before the federal goverment's needs." Nullification- A state can refuse to follow a law if it goes against states needs. (nullified)
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