NorthGeography: Rock, rich, thin, soil. Fast moving rivers and large forest areas.Freezing cold winters and hot summers.
Economy: Manufacturing and business. Factories using steam powered machines and farming. 1 Transportation: Road systems, canals, steamboats, and 20,000 miles of railroad. Society: Large urban centers and job opportunities for immigrants. |
SouthGeography: Mild winters and humid summers. Soil was rich and fertile.
Economy: Agriculture and cash crops. Transportation: Steam powered riverboats, less than 10,000 miles of railroad, a few roads, and the Mississippi River. Society: Rural populated by mostly small farmers with barley or no slaves. |
Q: Predict how these differences might contribute
to sectionalism.
A: Sectionalism might cause riots/wars because, the north and south had different opinions on slavery.
A: Sectionalism might cause riots/wars because, the north and south had different opinions on slavery.