Definition of Sectionalism. Meaning of Sectionalism. Synonyms of Sectionalism

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Definition of Sectionalism

Sectionalism
Sectionalism Sec"tion*al*ism, n. A disproportionate regard for the interests peculiar to a section of the country; local patriotism, as distinguished from national. [U. S.]

Meaning of Sectionalism from wikipedia

- Sectionalism is loyalty to one's own region or section of the country, rather than to the country as a whole. Sectionalism occurs in many countries, such...
- colonial era until 1890. He is also known for his theories of geographical sectionalism. During recent years historians and academics have argued frequently...
- The Development of Southern Sectionalism 1819–1848 (1948). Robert Royal Russel, Economic Aspects of Southern Sectionalism, 1840–1861 (1973). Ahlstrom...
- of Germany Holy Roman Empire Eastward settlement Early Modern period Sectionalism 18th century Kingdom of Prussia Unification Mediatisation Confederation...
- 2009. Gimpel, James G.; Jason E. Schuknecht (2004). Patchwork Nation: Sectionalism and Political Change in American Politics. University of Michigan Press...
- of Germany Holy Roman Empire Eastward settlement Early Modern period Sectionalism 18th century Kingdom of Prussia Unification Mediatisation Confederation...
- it cannot be done. He then offers strong warnings on the dangers of sectionalism, arguing that the true motives of a sectionalist are to create distrust...
- failure to make constitutional reforms exacerbated existing east–west sectionalism in Virginia and contributed to its division. The Virginia Constitutional...
- of 1792 which progressively increased tariffs. Tariffs contributed to sectionalism between the North and the South. The Tariff of 1824 increased tariffs...
- of Germany Holy Roman Empire Eastward settlement Early Modern period Sectionalism 18th century Kingdom of Prussia Unification Mediatisation Confederation...