Question

Why were the southern states concerned about giving federal government the power to regulate international commerce

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is B) They were worried that the government would put restrictions on the slave trade

Explanation:

The Southern States were largely agricultural states with large plantations providing income for most people. In such plantations, slave labor was a way of life and helped provide Southerners with a way to reduce cost and get more done.

They were always hesitant to give more power to the federal government, especially the power to regulate commerce. They had feared that such a control would put their economy and way of life in jeopardy.

This became true since by 1808, the United States had abolished the importation of slaves and within the next 60 years, completely freed black slaves.