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Document D:
If slavery be wrong, it is justified by the example of all the world. He cited the case of Greece, Rome and other ancient states; the sanction given by France, England, Holland, and other modern states. In all ages, one half of mankind have been slaves. If the Southern States were let alone, they will probably of themselves stop importations. He would himself, as a citizen of South Carolina, vote for it. An attempt to take away the right, as proposed, will produce serious objections to the Constitution, which he wished to see adopted. Congressman
Source: Charles Pinckney, South Carolina on the vote to end the importation of slaves, 1808.

Question Document D-4: Identify if the document is for nationalism or sectionalism (5 points). Explain your answer (5 points)

My Answer: Sectionalism. Sectionalism became a major issue when Missouri applied for statehood in 1818. The Northerners didn’t want it to be a slave state while the Southerners wanted it to be a slave state. These caused two different sections of the U.S had separated by disagreements.

Is my answere correct?

Answer 1

I see it as nationalistic. He cites the U.S. Constitution and believes that it would be best if the nation accepted slavery.

Answer 2

I reviewed one more time, I guess this is the proof? “In all ages, one half of mankind have been slaves. If the Southern States were let alone, they will probably of themselves stop importations…”