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    In American History we are currently studying the concept of sectionalism. Sectionalism is a division within a country based on regional beliefs and interests. In the early to mid 1800’s‚ sectionalism in America grew as slavery divided in the Nation. Slavery was ignored‚ compromised‚ and argues about but the states until the conflict drove our country in the Civil War. Although regional differences are not distinct these days‚ many issues are currently causing division among the states and people

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    The Compromise of 1850 played a major role in contributing to the start of the Civil War. With the Northern Republicans fighting to end slavery and unite the country and the Southern Democrats‚ the tension between the two was at an all time high. Although that the settlement that was agreed upon was supposed to help by pleasing both sides‚ it rather acted as a temporary buffer to keep the North and South happy for the time being. With tensions at an all time high‚ it seems as though the thought

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    There were many rational and somewhat compromising decisions and actions made by those who opposed slavery during the events of the Missouri compromise and the compromise of 1850. These compromises were meant to stop or slow the spread of slavery to the northern states of the United States. The Missouri compromise included Missouri wanting to enter the union as a slave state. At that time there were eleven slave states and eleven free states. Missouri would have made the states uneven. A political

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    What was the 1850 Compromise and Why did it Fail? In 1850‚ Henry Clay one of the most influential political leaders in American history introduced a set of resolutions‚ which aimed to please both North and South America. The five proposals were rolled into a single ‘omnibus’ bill‚ which offered a solution to the growing sectional conflict over slavery and westward expansion‚ which arose from the 1846 Mexican War. The 1850 Compromise‚ which Senator Douglas stripped down and effectively helped

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    Nationalism rose rapidly in the 1820’s and influenced foreign policy. In 1816 voters elected James Monroe‚ and during his presidency‚ the economy grew rapidly‚ and a spirit of nationalism and optimism prevailed—”Era of Good Feelings.” In central and south America there were many revolts which had turned into a revolution. The idea of liberty had stirred the people of Latin America ever since the English colonies gained their freedom. The United States took a deep interest in what seemed to be a repetition

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    European Influence on World Economy From 1850 - 1920 In the 19th and 20th centuries‚ Europe continued to shape and influence the world through strong-arming global trade‚ modernization‚ and colonization. European countries physically and/or economically controlled lands in Africa‚ Latin America‚ and the Middle East to export cash crops‚ creating economic dependence; this‚ in turn‚ inhibited modernization. In the late 19th century‚ Africa was partitioned among the European powers strictly

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    EXPANSION IN THE 1840’S AND 1850’S 1. As our nation expanded from 1845-1860 political leaders could not solve‚ evade or escape the question as to whether or not to allow the expansion of slavery into the territories. MANIFEST DESTINY- had overtaken American justification for expansion- The US had the right and the obligation to expand to the Pacific. 1846- Americans fought an 18 month war against Mexico that resulted in the acquisition of more than half of Mexico--- one third of the current

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    . The nullification controversy of 1832 was a major milestone in the national debate over federal versus state authority. Coming at a time when agitation over slavery and other issues that tended to divide the country along sectional lines was growing‚ the nullification controversy brought the states’ rights debate into sharp focus. The root of the problem of protective tariffs is that they are almost by definition designed to assist certain segments of the economy. In the era in question‚ the

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    In early America between the years of 1825-1850‚ America was rapidly changing and reforming the way people lived. Societal problems and major discrepancies that had previously been overlooked began to rapidly gain awareness. The main idea of the reforms in the United States at this time was the relatively new sense of Democracy. Reform sought to maximize these benefits in light of Democracy and for this reason came up with many changes in which greater good can be found through freedom‚ justice‚

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