Question

In the text, you read this about states' rights in the Confederacy: The South also had political problems. The Confederate constitution favored states' rights and limited the authority of the central government. As a result, the Confederate government often found it difficult to get things done. On one occasion, for example, the governor of Georgia insisted that only Georgian officers should command Georgian troops. Question Use the passage to answer the question. The Georgia governor’s order is an example of which of the following? (1 point) Responses popular sovereignty popular sovereignty sectionalism sectionalism martial law martial law manifest destiny manifest destiny

Answer 1

The Georgia governor’s order is an example of **sectionalism**. This is because it illustrates the prioritization of state authority and interests over the central authority of the Confederate government, reflecting a focus on state (Georgia's) interests rather than a unified Confederate strategy.