North - Business & industry, even though the North was not agriculturally known- they produced the most grain, commerce was their main priority, faster lifestyle
South - Agriculture, known for large family farms called plantations, used slaves for cheap work when producing tobacco and cotton, slower lifestyle
Issued Caused by Sectionalism
Main difference between the North and the South- slavery
North did not care about slavery, the expansion of slavery in the western territories became the main issue
Representation
Both North and the South wanted certain laws passed under their power to benefit their side
North wanted "free" states
South wanted "slave" states
Tariffs
South resented tariffs because British imports were their only resource for common goods
South needed other countries to purchase cotton
North wanted tariffs because it helped their increasing industry
States Rights
South feared the North would make laws that hurt the South's way of life
Feared tariffs and laws would restrict slavery
South thought they had the right to nullify
Results of Sectionalism
Southern succession from the Union
Caused the Civil War - led to a division between the North and the South