Question

Q 3

In the early nineteenth century, differences between the North, South, and West encouraged the rise of sectionalism. Which of the following identifies a major cause of these differences?
(1 point)
Responses

the competition between sections to become dominant in manufacturing
the competition between sections to become dominant in manufacturing
the difference response of each section to the issue of slavery
the difference response of each section to the issue of slavery
the desire of each section to maintain control of their waterways
the desire of each section to maintain control of their waterways
the differences between these sections in accepting overseas immigration

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GPT-4o mini
The best choice to identify a major cause of the differences between the North, South, and West in the early nineteenth century is:

**the difference response of each section to the issue of slavery.**

This response highlights the fundamental disagreement over slavery, which was a significant factor in the development of sectionalism during that period. The North generally opposed the expansion of slavery, while the South supported it, leading to deep divisions between the regions.