Question

Define sectionalism. (In your own words)

Answer 1

Sectionalism is the expression of loyalty or support for a particular region of one's country, rather than to the country as a whole. In contrast to simple feelings of local pride, sectionalism arises from deeper cultural, economic, or political differences and can lead to violent civil strife, including insurrection. I actually got this offline but if you read it and change around the words and put it in your own words it would help

Answer 2

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