Question

1. choose the best answer. ___ divided the country into regions by differing views concerning slavery. sectionalism balderdash egotism gerrymandering

Explanation:

Sectionalism refers to loyalty to the interests of one's own region or section of the country. In the context of the United States before the Civil - War, differing views on slavery led to a divide between the North and the South, which is an example of sectionalism. Balderdash means nonsense, egotism is excessive self - love, and gerrymandering is the manipulation of electoral district boundaries.

Answer:

Sectionalism