Question

Which of the following best describes the states’ rights debate of the early and mid-1800s?

a a conflict between the ideas of federalism and sectionalism
b a conflict between the idea of federalism and the US Constitution
c a conflict between the ideas of sectionalism and nullification
d a conflict between the rights of one state and the rights of another

Answer 1

Answer: B

Explanation: The answer to your question is the second statement. The states' rights debate of the early and mid-1800's were about a conflict between the idea of federalism and sectionalism. Their arguments revolved around the states' rights which are for the U.S. states government than of the federal government.