people in the Thirteen Colonies were happy to be a part of Great Britain.
The American public wanted to turn away from world affairs. There was a strengthening of nativism or favoritism toward America.
isolationism
The expansionist mood of young America in the 19th century best describes the nation's desire for territorial growth and the belief in Manifest Destiny—the idea that the United States was destined to expand across the North American continent. This sentiment fueled westward expansion, the acquisition of new territories, and the belief in American exceptionalism. It also reflected a combination of economic opportunity, national pride, and a sense of cultural superiority, often at the expense of Indigenous peoples and other nations. This period significantly shaped the country's geography and identity.
Governments exist only by the consent of the people.
One example of sectionalism in United States history is the divide between the North and South over the issue of slavery. This division ultimately led to the Civil War, as the North and South held different economic interests, social structures, and political beliefs. The tensions between the regions highlighted how sectionalism can create deep divisions within a country.
Slavery fueled sectionalism because it gave the idea that separation was okay. It gave the idea that one group can be powerful over another.
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Live life to the fullest.
What were some advantages of the South? What about North
The union shall last forever
an idea that is supported by many different experiments
Containment
central point
Secularism
The union shall last forever