Froggy Jumps Nationalism vs. Sectionalism QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on the clash between nationalism and sectionalism in American history. by Laura 1 What is nationalism primarily focused on? a Unity and pride in a nation. b Regional interests and divisions. c Economic prosperity. 2 Which period is often associated with rising sectionalism in the U.S.? a The antebellum period. b The Revolutionary War. c The Great Depression. 3 What was a major cause of sectionalism in the U.S.? a Trade agreements. b Foreign policy. c Disagreements over slavery. 4 Which event is a key example of nationalism? a The Civil War. b The War of 1812. c The Missouri Compromise. 5 What was a consequence of sectionalism in the U.S.? a The Civil War. b The American Revolution. c The Cold War. 6 Which document emphasized national unity over sectional interests? a The Declaration of Independence. b The Constitution. c The Articles of Confederation. 7 What ideology promotes loyalty to one's region over the nation? a Sectionalism. b Nationalism. c Patriotism. 8 Which event is often associated with rising nationalism in the early 1800s? a The War of 1812 b The Civil War c The American Revolution 9 Which political party emerged from nationalist sentiments in the early 1800s? a The Federalist Party b The Whig Party c The Democratic-Republican Party 10 What did the term 'Manifest Destiny' signify? a The start of the Civil War b The end of slavery c The belief in American expansion across the continent 11 Which Supreme Court case reinforced federal authority over states? a Dred Scott v. Sandford b Plessy v. Ferguson c McCulloch v. Maryland 12 What was the primary focus of the American System proposed by Henry Clay? a Military expansion b Economic development and infrastructure c Abolition of slavery 13 Which region primarily supported tariffs in the early 1800s? a The Western territories b The Southern states c The Northern states 14 What was a significant outcome of the sectional tensions leading to the Civil War? a The end of the Mexican-American War b The establishment of the Union c The secession of Southern states