Sectionalism flashcards
What was the economy of the North based on?
industry/manufacturing goods and the sale/trade of those goods
Sectionalism
Loyalty and identifying with your part of the country rather than the entire country
What is urbanization?
The growth of cities
What were conditions like in Northern cities?
Crowded and unsanitary conditions led to the spread of diseases due to population
What was the purpose of trade unions?
To fight for better conditions for workers such as higher pay, shorter hours, safer and more hygienic environments
How were immigrants treated in the North?
Immigrants faced discrimination in the North by Nativists, who said they were stealing jobs
What is meant by the phrase “Cotton Kingdom”?
Nickname for the “deep south” where cotton is grown - cotton’s value led to many riches for the plantation owners
Explain the impact that the cotton gin had on the south.
The cotton gin cleaned cotton at a much faster rate which led to plantations growing in scale and this led to an INCREASED need for labor which led to a rise in slavery
Why was slavery important to the South?
Southern plantations relied on slave labor to operate
Who are the Cottonocracy and why do they have that name?
Cottonocracy refers to the wealthy cotton plantation owners who, because of their wealth and power, became government officials and were a driving force behind the laws and culture of the Cotton Kingdom
What was the purpose of slave codes?
Slave codes regulate the relationship between slave and owner and to make sure that slaves couldn’t rebel or escape
Why did sectional differences develop between the North and the South?
Geographical differences led to different economies developing
-the North had a colder climate and harder, rockier soil which was not well-suited to growing crops year round but they had many rivers and harbors which meant they were better suited for mills/factories and trade
-the South had a warm climate with rich fertile soil which was well-suited for agriculture on a large scale. They did not need to industrialize due to this.
What was the Underground Railroad? Who was a famous conductor who risked her life helping slaves?
A secret network that led runaway slaves to the North and Canada
- abolitionists would help them
How did Henry Brown escape slavery?
With some help, he shipped himself in a large box to abolitionists in the North
What does the term Abolitionist mean? What do they want?
Someone who wants to end slavery
