1. Notes: Slavery, State’s Rights, and Sectionalism

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

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

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

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

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

7. Missouri Compromise Missouri becomes a slave state
Maine becomes a free state
No Slavery above the N Line- Missouri Compromise Line
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