In the text, you read this about states' rights in the Confederacy: The South also had political problems. The Confederate constitution favored states' rights and limited the authority of the central government. As a result, the Confederate government often found it difficult to get things done. On one occasion, for example, the governor of Georgia insisted that only Georgian officers should command Georgian troops. Question Use the passage to answer the question. The Georgia governor’s order is an example of which of the following? (1 point) Responses popular sovereignty popular sovereignty sectionalism sectionalism martial law martial law manifest destiny
The Georgia governor's order is an example of sectionalism. Sectionalism refers to the loyalty and support given to a particular region or state rather than to the entire country or central government. In this case, the governor of Georgia was prioritizing the interests and authority of the state of Georgia over the authority of the central Confederate government.
