Essays on Sectionalism

Sectionalism in the United States between 1840-1860 During the years from 1840-1860, the United States faced an increased rise in sectionalism throughout the country. This sectionalism divided the North and the South and pinned them against each other through rising tension and opposition. Several events...

After the Era of Good Feelings during James Monroe’s presidency, when there was only one dominant political party, Democratic-Republicans, came the era of sectionalism. Loyalty to the Union was seriously challenged by loyalty to the state. The social and economic differences between the North and...