Differences Between the North & South SECTIONALISM DEF: Loyalty to only one section of the country rather than the country as a whole.
The North Heavily Forested Mountainous ( Appalachain Mts. ) Rocky soil = poor farming jagged coast and many natural harbors Many rivers & canals Harsh Winters!
The South Rich fertile soil Flat Excellent climate - mild, sunny Hot Summers!
The North: Industrial economy Factories - textiles Shipping Trade Mining Railroads Corn & Wheat grown in West Fishing (Whaling) Timber Circulation of Money
The South: Agricultural economy Farming / Cotton Gin Cotton, corn, wheat, rice, tobacco. Some Railroads Heavy trade with Europe, especially England
Society, Population, & Labor in the North Crowded cities 22 million people in the North (out of 32 million in the U.S.) Many immigrants travel to Northern cities due to job variety & free labor ( this means you choose your work & get paid for your services)
Society, Population, Labor in the South Plantations & Farms What was life like? Did you have neighbors? 9 million people out of 31 million lived in the South. (3.5 million slaves) Slaves labor - slaves were purchased and were considered property.
Political Views in the North Abolish slavery Strong federal government High tariffs on imported goods from the South.
Political views of the South Slavery was necessary Strong state governments Low or no tariffs due to heavy trade with Europe
What is Sectionalism? Loyalty to local interests.