Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Granite is found throughout the western part of the state and is used in its polished form for countertops and flooring. Gypsum is also found in the west and is used in many products, including drywall, plaster, and chalk. Limestone is found throughout the state and is used to make fertilizer and cement. Finally, more than 20% of Oklahoma’s land is covered in forests. Commercial uses include the production of lumber and paper.
Article V of the Articles of Confederation reflect representative government by granting to the states the right of having one vote and the opportunity to raise their voices in "determining questions in the United States" whenever the Congress assembles.
In short, states' rights, in this context, are the powers entitled to states rather than to the national unit alone, meaning that each state is sovereign and have jurisdiction over its affairs.
