All of the options contributed to sectionalism in the United States in the early 1800s, but the correct answer is b. the different economic interests of the regions.
In the early 1800s, the North and the South had distinct economic systems. The North was becoming increasingly industrialized and relied on manufacturing, trade, and commerce, while the South's economy was predominantly agrarian and relied heavily on cotton production and slave labor. These economic differences led to disagreements over issues such as tariffs, internal improvements (infrastructure development), and the expansion of slavery into new territories, ultimately deepening sectional divisions between the North and the South.
what led to sectionalism in the united states in early 1800s?
a. the increase in conflicts between the political parties
b. the different economic interests of the regions
c. the rise in conflicts over who can determine the constitutionality of laws
d. the mounting tensions over enslaving African Americans
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