Question

2. What does the term sectionalism mean?

Answer 1

Answer:

restriction of interest to a narrow sphere; undue concern with local interests or petty distinctions at the expense of general well-being.

Explanation:

Sectionalism is a partiality for a particular place, like when a US politician shows little interest in other countries or when someone who lives in Alaska only cares about policies and laws that directly affect her state.