Question

Which statement best describes an important political debate between the North and the South during the pre-Civil War era? A. whether states should be given more rights without federal government interference B. whether state governments should be allowed to choose their own slaves C. whether the federal government should give more power to most populated states D. whether the federal government should give more tax breaks to smaller states

Answer 1

A. whether states should be given more rights without federal government interference

Before the Civil War there was a power struggle between the central government and the Southern States. The South wanted rights that were delegated to the central gov in the constitution, when they were denied these powers many in the South wanted to succeed or leave the US to start their own nation.