Question

1. choose the best answer. the strong regional views for and against slavery were the driving forces behind ____ in america. western expansion sectionalism isolationism nationalism 8) select all that apply. select two reasons why agriculture declined in the northeast. climate change made it difficult to raise crops. most farmers had moved to the west. labor - intensive cotton did not grow well in the north. urbanization led to smaller farms.

Explanation:

For question 7, sectionalism refers to loyalty to the interests of one's own region or section rather than the nation as a whole. The divide over slavery was a major factor in regional differences in America, fueling sectionalism. Western expansion was more about territorial growth, isolationism is about staying out of international affairs, and nationalism is about loyalty to the nation.
For question 8, urbanization led to the conversion of farm - land into urban areas, resulting in smaller farms. Also, labor - intensive cotton did not grow well in the North, which was a set - back for agriculture there. Climate change was not a major factor in the decline at that time and most farmers did not move to the West as a main reason for the decline in the Northeast.

Answer:

1. B. sectionalism
2. C. Labor - intensive cotton did not grow well in the North, D. Urbanization led to smaller farms