Sectionalism and Factors Leading to the Civil War

During the period from 1820 to 1860, the United States underwent significant social, political, and economic transformations. These changes contributed to increasing sectional tensions between the North and South, ultimately leading to the Civil War.

In your essay, analyze the factors that contributed to sectionalism during this period. In your response, make specific connections to social, political, and economic developments, and evaluate the extent to which these factors led to the Civil War.