Sectionalism: restriction of interest to a narrow sphere; undue concern with local interests or petty distinctions at the expense of general well-being.
Relate: Sectionalism was the major cause of the United States Civil War because it was integral to creating the Southern social life as well as shaping its political tendencies, not the issue of slavery, which only affected a very small percent of southerners.
Yes, it shows people trying to go to work, as well as some people losing their jobs, and having to be forced to eat soup and bread provided by the churches.
