1. Views on the Tariff North Tariffs helped Northern companies compete
Most Northerners supported tariffs
Views on the Tariff
South
Tariffs forced Southerners to pay more for goods
Most Southerners opposed high tariffs
West
Tariffs provided money to build roads and canals
Most Westerners supported tariffs

2. Growth of Sectionalism
Loyalty to one’s state or section rather than to the nation
Stereotypes of each region develop based on lifestyles and economy
Regional differences impact development of technology

3. Thrifty, enterprising, quick to chase a dollar
North
*Manufacture and trade
* Cities
Thrifty, enterprising, quick to chase a dollar
South
* Agriculture
* Farms or Plantations
Lazy
West
* Agriculture and livestock
* Rugged settlers
Crude
Economy
Stereotype

4. Technology in the North
Textile Machines
Railroads
Factories & Cities

5. Technology in the South
Slavery
Cotton Gin

6. Canal Steel Plow Steamboat
Technology in the West
Mechanical Reaper
Canal
Steel Plow
Steamboat

7. Growth of Sectionalism - Reading
Carefully read the handout.
Take notes on the similarities and differences of each region (north, south, west) in your notes.

8. Growth of Sectionalism – Summarizing Activity
On the map provided, identify the three regions of the United States (North, South, West)
For each region, illustrate the following aspects based on what you have learned (sketch notes).
Economy
Tariffs
Slavery
Geography