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Who were three sectionalist leaders what section of the nation were they from and their views on the government and slavery?
Calhoun of the South-Webster of the North-Clay of the West
John C. Calhoun spoke for the south. Calhoun had supported the war of 1812(he was a war hawk) Like many southerners, he was a firm defender of slavery. In general he opposed policies that would strengthen the power of the federal government.
Daniel Webster was from the North. Like many new englanders, Webster opposed the war of 1812. He would refuse to vote for taxes to pay for the war effort. After the war, he wanted the federal government to take a larger role in building the nation's economy. Webster thought that slavery was evil.
Henry Clay spoke for the west. You have already met clay as a leader of the war hawks, who pushed war against Britain in 1812. Clay strongly favored a more active role for the central government in promoting the Country's growth.
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Why would southerners support a pro-slavery government if they did not believe in slavery?
Because slavery was the mainstay of the cotton industry.
How has the court enlarged the role of federal government on slavery?
At first, the court said slavery was up to the states. Later, the court held that the federal government could make slavery illegal.
Did the US government support slavery?
Yes
How did sectionalism and the issue of slavery influence the Constitution?
There were many people that opposed slavery. For this reason it was necessary to include a section that banned slavery for the passing of the US Constitution to go through..
Why did congress put in a gag rule in 1835 that ended discussion in slavery?
Leaders feared increased sectionalism
