Enacted on July 14, 1832, this was referred to as a protectionist tariff in the United states. The purpose of this tariff was to act as remedy for the conflict created by the Tariff of 1828. Mainly, the protective Tariff of 1828 was created to protect the industry in the North. So the Tariff of 1828 was also called the Tariff of Abominations by Southern states as it seemed unfair for the government to favor the North by sidelining the South. This tariff represents an act of sectionalism by the government. Because the government picked sides and favored the North over the South, it created a divide between the two regions. It is arguable that this decision was a major contributor to the fuel that fed the fire of the Civil War. Regardless, this tariff is clearly favoring one side over the other by protecting the industry in the North. This is a vivid indication of sectionalism.
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is the peace treaty, largely dictated by the United States to the interim government of a militarily occupied Mexico City. It ended the Mexican-American War on February 2, 1848. With the defeat of its army and the fall of the capital, Mexico surrendered to the United States and entered into negotiations to end the war. This treaty is an example of nationalism largely because it is responsible for the end of the Mexican War, which brought together the country. As is the case after every war victory, the country experiences a period of patriotism and unity. This period is all due to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hildago. Without this peace treaty, the war never would have ended as quickly and there would be more and more frustration within the country.
The Fugitive Slave Law or Fugitive Slave Act was passed as part of the Compromise of 1850 between Southern slave holding interests and Northern Free-Soilers. This was one of the most controversial acts of the 1850 compromise and heightened Northern fears of a 'slave power conspiracy'. It declared that all runaway slaves be brought back to their masters. This law is clearly an act of sectionalism. It is basically declaring that the slaves are not free if they have escaped to the North, and not only that but if you harbor a fugitive slave then you become a fugitive of the law. This made the North extremely angry, and was a huge factor in the starting of the Civil War.
The 1860 Democratic National Convention was one of the crucial events in the lead-up to the American Civil War. Following a fragmented official Democratic National Convention that was adjourned in deadlock, two more presidential nominating conventions took place: a resumed official convention, and a convention of disgruntled Democrats, primarily Southerners. The convention of 1860 highlighted a split between the Northern and Southern democrats. Every other event on this timeline shows sectionalism on a broad nation-wide scale, however this is a more microscopic scale within the Democratic party. The main issue being disputed was, of course, slavery. The Southern democrats wanted more of a lenient candidate for president that would not completely abolish slavery. In contrast, the Northern government wanted a very strict, enforcing candidate that would completely abolish slavery. The two sides clashed, and what immediately followed was the beginning of the American Civil War.
