Question

Which of the following best describes the concept of sectionalism?

(1 point)
Responses

Strong national unity across the country.
Strong national unity across the country.

Loyalty to one's own region over the entire nation.
Loyalty to one's own region over the entire nation.

A focus on political issues that affect all states equally.
A focus on political issues that affect all states equally.

A system of government where states have equal power.

Answer 1

Loyalty to one's own region over the entire nation. Sectionalism means putting regional interests and identity above national unity.