Question

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

Answer 1

Answer: a conflict between the ideas of federalism and sectionalism

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The statement "A conflict between the ideas of federalism and sectionalism" best describes the states' rights debate of the early and mid-1800s.

Explanation:

• Federalism refers to the system of working of government where there is division of power between the "national and state governments".

• The US constitution gave some power to the "national government" and to the "state governments".

• This form of system led to harmony and more understanding among all the states.

• Sectionalism refers to dividing of the nation into more sections and states and being loyal to their own sections rather than the nation as whole.

• This formed differences in the life style, social norms and political structures which caused havoc throughout the nation.