Differences Between the North South SECTIONALISM DEF Loyalty

Differences Between the North & South SECTIONALISM DEF: Loyalty to only one section of the country rather than the country as a whole.

The North • • • Heavily Forested Mountainous ( Appalachain Mts. ) Rocky soil = poor farming jagged coast and many natural harbors Many rivers & canals Harsh Winters!

The South • • Rich fertile soil Flat Excellent climate - mild, sunny Hot Summers!

The North: Industrial economy • • Factories - textiles Shipping Trade Mining Railroads Corn & Wheat grown in West Fishing (Whaling) Timber Circulation of Money

The South: Agricultural economy • • Farming / Cotton Gin Cotton, corn, wheat, rice, tobacco. Some Railroads Heavy trade with Europe, especially England

Society, Population, & Labor in the North • Crowded cities • 22 million people in the North (out of 32 million in the U. S. ) • Many immigrants travel to Northern cities due to job variety & free labor • ( this means you choose your work & get paid for your services)

Society, Population, Labor in the South • Plantations & Farms • What was life like? Did you have neighbors? • 9 million people out of 31 million lived in the South. (3. 5 million slaves) • Slaves labor - slaves were purchased and were considered property.

Political Views in the North • Abolish slavery • Strong federal government • High tariffs on imported goods from the South.

Political views of the South • Slavery was necessary • Strong state governments • Low or no tariffs due to heavy trade with Europe

What is Sectionalism? • Loyalty to local interests.