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How did the question of whether to admit new states to the Union fuel the debate over slavery and state rights?
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∙ 12y ago
The slavery debate was mostly to do with the new states - whether they would be slave or free, the proportion of slave-states in Congress, and their influence on the voting.
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What was the issue that led to the most debate under the Articles of Confederation?
the debate to add the bill of rights
Was the Bill of Rights written before slavery?
No, he Bill of Rights was not written before slavery. Slavery was already being practiced long before Columbus discovered the Americas.
What issue did Daniel Webster and Robert hayne argue in the Webster-hayne debate?
Hayne, a politician during Jackson's presidency, raised many issues about State's rights and Slavery. Some of his comments revolved around the tariff of 1828. He said the Tariff, "was producing a spirit of jealousy and distrust" (Meacham 127).
Was there slavery during the civil rights movement?
Not in America
What did the 13TH amendment abolish in the US Constitution?
Slavery. It and the 14th and 15th amendments address slavery and voting rights.
How did the question of the admission of new states to the union fuel the debate over slavery and states rights?
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How did the question of admission of new states to the union fuel the debate over slavery and states rights?
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What major events were going on when Lincoln was president?
A decision on slavery and a debate on states rights versus federal rights.
What were the main constitutional arguements during the debate over slavery?
The main constitutional arguements during the debate over slavery were representation in Congress, importation of slaves, and the Bill of Rights.
How is animal rights related to debate?
There are a lot of debates about whether or not there should be laws against animal abuse, whether or not animals have real rights, etc.
Why was the dred Scott case brought to the supreme?
The Dred Scott case was brought to the Supreme Court to settle the question of whether African Americans, enslaved or free, could be considered American citizens and have rights under the Constitution. It was a pivotal case in the national debate over slavery and its expansion into the new territories.
Why is slavery a debate?
Slavery is a debate because it involves fundamental ethical questions about the dignity and rights of individuals. It challenges societal norms, historical legacies, and economic interests, leading to differing perspectives on its morality, legality, and lasting impact on society. Debates about slavery often reflect broader discussions on power, inequality, and human rights.
Why did southern states secede from from the US of America?
because they didnt want him to make slavery illegal !
Why did Civil War occur?
The primary problem was the question of States Rights, while the underlying question was slavery.
The debate over states rights and the supremacy of the national government became increasingly important between 1820 and 1860 because of opposing views on?
Slavery
Was slavery a fundamental cause of the American Civil War?
That is up for debate. However, most experts agree that the main cause of the civil war was state's rights.
What were the war aims of the US Civil War?
For the South it was the question of states rights. For the North it was Union. Unspoken but everpresent was the question of slavery.
