Question

which of the following words means that a person places the interests of a small area over the interests of the entire country? nationalism sectionalism secession popular sovereignty

Explanation:

• Nationalism emphasizes national unity and interests of the whole nation.
• Sectionalism focuses on the interests of a specific region (small area) over the entire country.
• Secession is the act of withdrawing from a larger entity, not about prioritizing a small area's interests.
• Popular Sovereignty is about the people's right to govern, not related to regional vs. national interests.

Answer:

B. Sectionalism