Economic Activities and Sectionalism in Colonial America

The video explores sectionalism and economic issues in the U.S., focusing on the divide between the industrial North and agricultural South. It discusses historical regional differences, the evolution of industry in New England, and the American system's role in economic tensions. The Nullification Crisis is highlighted as a key event in sectional tensions.

What is sectionalism primarily concerned with?

• The debate over slavery

• The expansion of the western territories

• The nature of government

• The division between different regions

Which region was primarily agricultural during the colonial period?

• New England

• The Middle Colonies

• The Southern Colonies

• The Western Territories

How did the North and South differ in their economic interests?

• The North focused on agriculture, while the South focused on industry

• Both regions focused on agriculture

• The North focused on industry, while the South focused on agriculture

• Both regions focused on industry

What was the primary economic activity in New England during the colonial period?

• Fishing and subsistence farming

• Textile manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Mining

Who championed the vision of an agricultural nation?

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the American system designed to do?

• Eliminate tariffs on imported goods

• Balance manufacturing and raw material supply between North and South

• Encourage industrialization in the South

• Promote agriculture in the North

Which system did the American system resemble?

• The feudal system

• The mercantilist system

• The capitalist system

• The socialist system

What was a key factor in the development of sectional tension?

• The imposition of tariffs

• The debate over slavery

• The nature of government

• The expansion of the western territories

What was the South's preference regarding tariffs?

• High tariffs on all goods

• No tariffs on imported goods

• Tariffs only on agricultural products

• Tariffs only on industrial products

What event is referred to as the Nullification Crisis?

• The conflict over western expansion

• The imposition of tariffs

• The debate over slavery

• The disagreement over the nature of government