What dose the term sectionalism mean

Sectionalism generally means being loyal to only a part, instead of the whole.

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Examples can be seen more in a country term, taking the US for example. People in California may be more loyal to California and may put state priorities in front of national securities. Another example can be the South, which mostly contain rural townspeople and farmers, and they may be loyal to only politicians who can support their way of life. This is a "section" of people who are only loyal to a person because of such & such benefit.

richard allen was a minister for a african methodist episcopal church. he was also a educator and a writer one of america most active and influential black leaders. in 1794, he founded a african methodist episcopal church in philadelphia, pennsylvania. the church that he founded was the first independent african american denomination in the united states. he was a influential leader that makes many people feel comfortable under his preachings. they trusted him and supported him even though it could get them in trouble because slavery was happening. he risked his life to bring slaves and others closer to god and writing books. as a boy he and his family were slaves but some how he managed to teach himself how to read, write and preach. he has written four books about his life, slavery and hymns/preaching.

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