From 1787-1860, was the United States really United?

Question

From 1787-1860, was the United States really United?

Answer 1

what there was of it...we only started off with 13 states and by 1860 we almost tripled that amount before the civil war started and divided the country for 4 years

Answer 2

No, it was not.  Conflicts over slavery and states rights separated the country.  The United States as a whole was not on the same page about how the country ought to be run.  

Answer 3

Oh I dont know! I live in a half blue half red state, and hiding fuel amunition and food just in case Obama wins! it hasent changed too much over the years.

Answer 4

it was more like a group of independent states, just like EU today is