The size of cities increased during the Gilded Age because more industries were coming up. Many rich men were able to bring industry and businesses to the cities. As in turn, more immigrants began to settle in cities, which increases growth.
Sectionalism. Sectionalism is loyalty to one's own region or section of the country, rather than to the country as a whole.
America's fear of communism from 1947-1953 was due to the increased political power of the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union had a communist system in which Stalin abused his power and took away civil liberties from his citizens. After World War II, his power continued to increase as the Soviet Union was allied/had control over several different countries in Europe including Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, and Czechoslovakia. America was worried that this communist influence would continue to spread all over the world.
The fear of communism was not only present overseas, but also in America. During World War II there were Soviet spies in the US that gave information to the Soviet government. This, along with a small communist party in America, allowed for the development of McCarthyism. McCarthyism was essentially a witch hunt for any suspected communists. Anyone perceived as a communist threat could be called in front of Congress in the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC).
The answer is election of 1860
The 1860 election happened when during the rise of major political groups that have differing principles.
The Republicans strongly support the abolishment of slavery while the democratic party support to keep the slavery system.
In the end , The Republican party (that led by Abraham Lincoln) won that election.
There are three main reasons for European Exploration. Them being for the sake of their economy, religion and glory. They wanted to improve their economy for instance by acquiring more spices, gold, and better and faster trading routes. Also, they really believed in the need to spread their religion, Christianity.
