Notes: Slavery, State’s Rights, and Sectionalism

Sectionalism South is dependent on Slavery for the Plantation system The North is dependent on Trade

State’s Rights South believes they (the States) have more power than the National Government They want STATE POWER

Slavery Southern Economy ($) depends on Slavery North does not support slavery, but does not openly question it.

3/5th Compromise 1787 Constitutional Convention (Writing of the Constitution) 3 of every 5 Slaves count for representation(POWER) in Congress and for taxation ($)

Nullification Crisis Tariff of Abominations Leads South Carolina to Nullify (cancel) Federal Tax/Law South Carolina threatens Secession if forced to pay

Missouri Compromise Missouri becomes a slave state Maine becomes a free state No Slavery above the 36 30 N Line- Missouri Compromise Line https://www.history.com/topics/missouri- compromise/videos