Sectionalism-CS

Sectional differences continued to divide free and slave states as new stated joined the Union. While we forced the Native Americans to move west, we refocussed reform movements on social issues and the rights of women and African Americans as well. Improved transportation along with the Louisiana Purchase boomed new settlement in the West. Soon enough some territories became populated enough to apply for statehood. Statehood for Missouri stirred up some intense disagreements which started the Missouri Compromise. More and more sectional disputes started to separate the Americas.