Question

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"?

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.