1. Differences Between the North & South
SECTIONALISM
DEF: Loyalty to only one section of the country rather than the country as a whole.

2. The North Heavily Forested Mountainous ( Appalachain Mts. )
Rocky soil = poor farming
jagged coast and many natural harbors
Many rivers & canals
Harsh Winters!

3. The South Rich fertile soil Flat Excellent climate - mild, sunny
Hot Summers!

4. The North: Industrial economy
Factories - textiles
Shipping
Trade
Mining
Railroads Corn & Wheat grown in West
Fishing (Whaling)
Timber
Circulation of Money

5. The South: Agricultural economy
Farming / Cotton Gin
Cotton, corn, wheat, rice, tobacco.
Some Railroads
Heavy trade with Europe, especially England

6. 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)

7. 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.

8. Political Views in the North
Abolish slavery
Strong federal government
High tariffs on imported goods from the South.

9. Political views of the South
Slavery was necessary
Strong state governments
Low or no tariffs due to heavy trade with Europe

10. What is Sectionalism?
Loyalty to local interests.