Sectionalism grew in southern states due to

Question

(1 point)
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an increase in federal regulations on southern industry.
an increase in federal regulations on southern industry.

holidays established to celebrate national events.
holidays established to celebrate national events.

the South’s economic dependency on slavery.
the South’s economic dependency on slavery.

a weakened sense of regional identity.
a weakened sense of regional identity.

Answer 1

the South's economic dependency on slavery.