Sectionalism8-4.2 Analyze how sectionalism arose from

racial tension, including the Denmark Vesey plot, slave codes and the growth of the

abolitionist movement

SectionalismQ: What is

sectionalism?

A: Restriction of interest to a narrow sphere; undue concern with local interests or petty distinctions at the expense of general well-being.

How did this come about?

Sectional differences & Geographic locations

DifferencesNorth developed as a trading region of small farmersSouth developed through the plantation system

The North slowly emancipated all of their slaves through laws after the Revolutionary War

The South became more reliant on slave labor due to the Cotton Gin

Different interests of the regions resulted in a political two-party system…… Do you remember them?

Democratic-Republicans & Federalists

The South GrowsBy the 1720’s, slave population surpassed the

white population in the south After end of international slave trade – the

slave population continued to grow b/c of high birth rate & smuggling

This high growing population caused fear of a slave revolt

The Denmark Vesey PlotSlave Codes-

Stono Rebellion

Nat Turner Rebellion in Va. was similar

Fear of northern political holds- leaving the south with a large black population that could not be controlled

Video: Slaves Fought Back- Denmark Vesey (6:00)*Take notes!!

Abolitionists MovementGoal: to outlaw slavery throughout the USAbolitionists who were active in SC before the

Denmark Vesey plot, were forced to leave the state or stay silent

Movement grew with publications of Anti-Slavery newspapers (The Liberator-William Lloyd Garrison)

SC postmasters removed Anti-Slavery or controversial items from mail delivery

Southern slavery a “positive good” vs Northern “wage slaves”Abolitionists play a role in all the incidents that

further caused tension between the North & South

Northern Economy & PoliticsNorthern industry attracted

European immigrants High immigration resulted in

the North having larger representation in the House of Representatives

Whigs (Former Federalists)Result of northern

representation caused the south to push for rigorous admission of new states as slave states to balance out the number of slave and free states in Senate