Refers to a situation where one party or group receives advantages, privileges, or benefits that are perceived as unjust or biased. In this context, it means that the North was receiving favorable treatment at the expense of the South.
Related terms
Sectionalism: Refers to loyalty or support for a particular region of a country rather than for the whole nation.
Nullification Crisis: A political dispute between the federal government and some Southern states (led by South Carolina) over whether states had the right to nullify federal laws they deemed unconstitutional.
Protective Tariffs: Taxes imposed on imported goods to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.