Question

in the text, you read this about states’ rights in the confederacy: the south also had political problems. the confederate constitution favored states’ rights and limited the authority of the central government. as a result, the confederate government often found it difficult to get things done. on one occasion, for example, the governor of georgia insisted that only georgian officers should command georgian troops. use the passage to answer the question. the georgia governor’s order is an example of which of the following? (1 point) popular sovereignty sectionalism martial law manifest destiny

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Popular sovereignty: The idea that the people of a territory decide on its status (e.g., slave or free), not relevant here.
• Sectionalism: Loyalty to a region (like a state) over the nation. The Georgia governor prioritizes Georgia's control over its troops over the Confederate government's authority, showing loyalty to the state (section) rather than the Confederacy (nation).
• Martial law: Military rule over civilians, not related to state - federal power dynamics here.
• Manifest destiny: The belief in expanding US territory westward, not relevant to this situation.

Answer:

B. sectionalism