Sectionalism and Key Political Figures

The video tutorial discusses sectionalism, a concept of regional loyalty that contributed to the American Civil War. It highlights key figures like Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, and John C. Calhoun, who represented the North, West, and South, respectively. Webster's political shifts, Clay's compromises, and Calhoun's defense of slavery are explored. The tutorial concludes by emphasizing sectionalism's role in civil conflicts.

What is sectionalism primarily about?

• Loyalty to a foreign country

• Loyalty to a political party

• Loyalty to one's region

• Loyalty to the entire nation

Which political party did Daniel Webster join after the collapse of the Federalist Party?

• Republican Party

• Libertarian Party

• Democratic Party

• Whig Party

What was the primary belief of the Cotton Whigs?

• Expansion of the North

• Independence from Britain

• Good relations with the South

• Abolition of slavery

Who was known as the 'Great Compromiser'?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Henry Clay

• John C. Calhoun

• Daniel Webster

Which crisis did Henry Clay help resolve?

• The Dred Scott Decision

• The Nullification Crisis

• The Missouri Compromise

• The Kansas-Nebraska Act

Who did Abraham Lincoln consider his 'beau ideal of a statesman'?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Henry Clay

• John C. Calhoun

• Daniel Webster

What was John C. Calhoun known for defending?

• Abolition of slavery

• Minority rights

• Slavery

• Women's suffrage

Which region did John C. Calhoun primarily represent?

• The North

• The West

• The South

• The East

What is the main reason sectionalism led to the Civil War?

• Technological advancements

• Economic prosperity

• Foreign invasions

• Regional loyalty over national unity

Which of the following is NOT a representative figure discussed in the context of sectionalism?

• Daniel Webster

• Henry Clay

• John C. Calhoun

• Andrew Jackson