Well, he was best known for being head of the Knights of Labor (The leader). He was an Irish-American Politician an labor union leader. He saw the union as a vehicle for leading American workers out of the bondage of wage labor.He fought many arguments and over time Powderly became absorbed in internal disputes and resigned. Hope this helps to answer your question!
Texas had been admitted to the United States as a slave state, yet Texas claimed territory north of the 36°30' demarcation line for slavery set by the 1820 Missouri Compromise. ... In an effort to avoid some states seceding from the United States, Congress passed the Compromise of 1850.
Well around 1810's I would say the north was more against sectionalism since there were more Federalists and nationalists there. The War Hawks who wanted the war with Britain with nationalistic views, so they would not want to split up with sectionalism
contextualizing the experiences of women during the industrial revolution
His inspiration were elaborate and detailed cakes that his mother made.
When he was a kid, he worked with his mother when she made cakes and these cakes were professional ones with a lot of details and were highly ornate in order to look great. He helped her with this and his love for making such complex and elaborate creations was made. He used what he learned when he later started making chandeliers.