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Causes of the Civil War: Sectionalism

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the significance and factors of sectionalism as a cause of the American Civil War. Students will analyze different contributions and rank their importance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Causes of Civil War
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Sectionalism
#Identify and categorize different factors contributing to sectionalism
#Compare the significance of political, social, economic, and religious causes
#Explain and justify their rankings with evidence

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Causes of the Civil War: Sectionalism

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding Sectionalism and Its Role in the Civil War

Sectionalism refers to the different interests, values, and loyalties of the North and South in the United States prior to the Civil War. These differences were rooted in various political, social, economic, and religious factors.

Source A: Historical analysis of sectional tensions

'The divide between North and South grew over issues like slavery, tariffs, and states' rights, which each region prioritized differently.' Provenance: Historian Jane Doe, 2015, in her book on American history.

1.
Categorize the following factors into Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: Slavery, Tariffs, States' Rights, Religious Beliefs, Economic Dependence on Agriculture.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the significance of economic factors versus political factors in causing the divide between North and South. Provide evidence to support your answer. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline why religious differences contributed to sectional tensions. Include specific examples.
[3 marks]
4.
Explain the importance of the issue of slavery in increasing sectionalism. Use specific evidence to justify your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant in causing the Civil War: economic dependence on slavery or political disputes over states' rights? Justify your choice with evidence.
[4 marks]
6.
Analyze how economic differences between North and South contributed to political tensions before the Civil War.
[5 marks]
7.
Outline the main religious conflicts related to sectionalism and their impact on the causes of the Civil War.
[3 marks]
8.
Compare the roles of social and economic factors in causing sectionalism. Which do you think was more influential? Explain your reasoning.
[5 marks]

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