Question

according to the lecture, what was the significance of the economic sectionalism in the u.s. during the 1850s (leading up to the civil war)? o it led to an increase in slavery in the north o it discouraged foreign investors from investing in american industry o it contributed to the atmosphere of conflict and determined which side would ultimately win the civil war o all three answers are correct

Explanation:

Economic sectionalism in the 1850s in the U.S. contributed to a conflict - laden atmosphere. The North was industrializing while the South was agrarian and reliant on slavery. This economic divide discouraged foreign investors due to uncertainty and ultimately influenced the outcome of the Civil War. Slavery was not increasing in the North during this time.

Answer:

C. It contributed to the atmosphere of conflict and determined which side would ultimately win the Civil War; B. It discouraged foreign investors from investing in American industry