Quiz on Sectionalism in the United States

What is the main topic depicted in the image?

• Economic Differences

• Environmental Issues

• Cultural Traditions

• Technological Advances

What is sectionalism?

• A system where regions of a country develop distinct economic, cultural, and political systems.

• A process of unifying different regions under a single government.

• A method of dividing a country into equal parts for administrative purposes.

• A strategy for economic development focusing on urban areas.

Which regions are particularly mentioned in the definition of sectionalism?

• North, South, and West

• East, West, and Central

• North, East, and Central

• South, East, and Central

What was the main focus of the North's economy?

• Agriculture and large plantations

• Manufacturing, factories, and industry

• Fishing and maritime activities

• Mining and resource extraction

What type of farms were more common in the North compared to large plantations?

• Large commercial farms

• Small family farms

• Corporate farms

• Cooperative farms

Why did many immigrants work in the North?

• To work on large plantations

• For high wages in growing cities

• To start their own businesses

• To work in the fishing industry

What did the North support to protect American-made goods?

• Free trade agreements

• Tariffs

• Import bans

• Export subsidies

What transportation infrastructure was needed in the North?

• Airports and highways

• Railroads and canals

• Ports and harbors

• Bridges and tunnels

What was the South's economy primarily based on?

• Manufacturing and industry

• Agriculture and "King Cotton" plantations

• Technology and innovation

• Mining and minerals

What did the South rely heavily on for labor?

• Immigrant workers

• Enslaved people

• Child labor

• Volunteer workers