Many American writers of the Romantic era created literary works celebrating the identity of America as a united and unified whole. What other trend emerged, that contradicted or opposed this "nationalism"?

Question

sectionalism

loyalism

socialism

patriotism

Answer 1

The trend that emerged, contradicting or opposing the "nationalism" of the Romantic era in America, is known as sectionalism. Sectionalism refers to the growing divide and focus on the interests of specific regions (such as the North, South, and West) rather than the country as a whole. This was particularly evident in issues such as slavery, economic policies, and states' rights, eventually leading to tension and conflict, including the Civil War.