Question

Which sentence describes an issue that caused sectionalism in the 1800s? (1 point)

A: Some people favored higher tariffs, while others wanted tariffs to be lower.

B: Some people believed less federal government was better, while others believed states should have all the power.

C: Northerners wanted strict limits on government power, while most Southerners were in favor of more federal help.

D: Northerners wanted the country's economy to be based on agriculture, but Southerners wanted to include manufacturing

Answer 1

The correct answer is A.

Mainly northern businessmen wanted tariffs. A tariff, which is a tax on an imported good, would help increase the price of foreign goods. This means that individuals would be more likely to by American made products.

 On the other hand, Southerns and many consumers did not like this idea. Tariffs obviously increased the price of imported goods but also discouraged European countries from trading with America due to these taxes. This issue split Northern and Southern politicians for decades leading up the Civil War.

Answer 2

the answer will be A :))