NorthGeogrphy:The northern soil and climate favored smaller farmsteads rather than large plantations. Industry flourished, fueled by more abundant natural resources than in the South, and many large cities were established. By 1860, one quarter of all Northerners lived in urban areas
Economy:The northern part of the country was becoming industrialized and did not need slavery like the agrarian south did Transportation: Canals were mostly in the North. • The Erie Canal was a huge success. • Most of the railroads were in the North. • 30,000 miles of track was laid by 1850. • Canals and railroads allowed northern businesses to grow. Society:Far more Northerners than Southerners belonged to the Whig/Republican political party and they were far more likely to have careers in business, medicine, or education. In fact, an engineer was six times as likely to be from the North as from the South. Northern children were slightly more prone to attend school than Southern children Q: Predict how these differences might contribute to sectionalism.
Include the definition of sectionalism in your answer. The north and the south will hve many differences and they could fight each other because of many different things life south wants slaves north doesnt want slaves. This could lead to war and battles because of their differences.
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SouthGeography: Warm and sunny with long summers, mild winters. Lots of rain.
• Climate ideal for agriculture. • Fertile soil ideal for growing crops Economy:The south wished to maintain slavery and the north, influenced by former slaves and the growing understanding of the institution, was willing to oppose it. Slavery had influenced the beginning of post-Civil War America and would continue to impact it as the nation entered the Civil War. Transportation:The South was still dependent on the steamship. • Railroads existed, but far less than in the North. Society:Only one-tenth of Southerners lived in urban areas and transportation between cities was difficult, except by water. Only 35% of the nation's train tracks were located in the South. Also, in 1860, the South's agricultural economy was beginning to stall while the Northern manufacturers were experiencing a boom |