A Crossroads Resource
Unit V: The Ambiguous Democracy in America: 1800-1848
Question/Problem 3: In what ways were the North, South, and West
different in the early 1800s?
Differences within the Young Nation:
Concluding Activity
Directions: Read the situations listed below. From the point of view of
a Northerner, Southerner or a Westerner write to a congressman from your
section of the country giving your opinion on at least three of the four
situations. Explain the reasons for your opinions.
Situation A: Tariff
The federal government wants to make more money on foreign trade. A
congressman has proposed increasing tariffs on all imported products.
Situation B: Turnpike
The federal government wants to improve travel in the United States. A
congressman has proposed building a new turnpike in the State of Kentucky
with money from the federal government.
Situation C: Admission of a State
The United States continues to expand. People in the Territory of
Missouri have requested to join the Union as a state. They wish to
continue the practice of slavery.
Situation D: Technology
The United States is interested in new inventions. A congressman has
proposed spending federal money to research additional uses of steam
power.
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