sectionalism

He is also known for his theories of geographical sectionalism.

But by 1824, this nationalism was transforming into strong sectionalism.

The election saw sectionalism and slavery continue to emerge as major issues.

"Sectionalism appears to remain alive and well among us," he said, shaking his head.

The market revolution further increased sectionalism in the United States.

Even as nationalism increased across the country, its effects were limited by a renewed sense of sectionalism.

He felt it necessary to sound the warning bell against sectionalism to preserve the reform at all.

By 1819 there were exactly 11 free and 11 slave states, which increased sectionalism.

Tariffs contributed to sectionalism between the North and the South.

At a time when slavery and sectionalism dominated politics, the tariff was one of the few other national issues.

Throughout his term in the Senate, Houston spoke out against the growing sectionalism of the country.

Democrats were divided by sectionalism and initially unable to unite behind one of their four candidates.

"My task was to wipe out the color line, to abolish sectionalism, to end the war and bring peace," he wrote in his diary.

He blamed sectionalism and anti-slavery sentiment for the secession crisis.

Sectionalism was thus marked in this first election of the Fourth Party System.

This, in turn, increased sectionalism in the North and South, one of the factors that led to the war.

Sectionalism has also existed in the American West.

They both worked for compromises to stave off the sectionalism that threatened war between the North and the South.

But Taylor did not defend slavery or southern sectionalism; 40 years in the Army made him a strong nationalist.

It was in this era of sectionalism that the Gaspée found its great chronicler.

They fought primarily for sectionalism and states' rights and also for Abolition.

Appleby uses sectionalism to turn her primarily optimistic account into emerging tragedy.

That election was noteworthy for exaggerated sectionalism in a country that was soon to dissolve into civil war.

McKinley's priority, however, was in ending sectionalism, and they were disappointed by his policies and appointments.

Sectionalism refers to the different economies, social structure, customs and political values of the North and South.