USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Sectionalism is the overemphasized political, economic, and social loyalty to a specific region of a country rather than the country as a whole. It is associated with the belief that different regions of a country have unique characteristics and values.

Detailed explanation-2: -Between 1820 and 1846, sectionalism drew on new political parties, new religious organizations, and new reform movements. As politics grew more democratic, leaders attacked old inequalities of wealth and power, but in doing so many pandered to a unity under white supremacy.

Detailed explanation-3: -ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS, 1817-1825. Sectionalism (n): restriction of interest to a narrow sphere; undue concern with local interests or petty distinctions at the expense of general well-being.