I do believe it was to improve trade with Asia :)
Answer:
The federal government refused to lend any assistance to the South
Explanation:
Sectionalism affected the economis and politics of the U.S by creating a difference in the geography. The south used the slaves to elevate their plantation empire, the north used machines to manufacture clothing deviating from slavery and the west used ranches for livestock.
If I'm correct, it's the First Continental Congress (A.)
The answer to this would be Esau.
