LAD #13 - John Calhoun's Speech

In this speech, John Calhoun shared his belief that the disunion of America was on the verge. Slavery, being one of the main issues of sectionalism, agitaded both the North and South greatly due to their opposition in opinion. In addition the difference in economies created further feelings of sectionalism. It seemed as though the North had gained supremecy and control of the government. One example of this is when the North tried to control the Mexican cession and the tariff. Calhoun was convinced that everything was favoring the North. Despite the fact that he wanted to preserve the Union of the states, he did not have enough power and influential guidence. However, when secession finally occured a weight was lifted of of his soldiers.