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What were laws that the federal government passed during the Federalist period that affected slavery?
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the federal government banned the importion of slaves to the US
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How has the court enlarged the role of federal government on slavery?
At first, the court said slavery was up to the states. Later, the court held that the federal government could make slavery illegal.
Was Lincoln a federalist?
I believe Abraham Lincoln was a federalist. He was against slavery and most people against slavery were feds. (Federalists were for the const't.) I believe Lincoln was born in the North were most feds. were b/c they did not have slaves. Like in the South were most anti feds were slaves and they wanted to count slaves as citizens ( see the Virginia plan and New Jersay plan were we then came up with the great compromise.) Wrong. Lincoln was not a federalist-he was a nationalist or centralist. Federalism means the states make the federal government, not the other way around. Abraham Lincoln was the absolute opposite of a federalist, he began the movement that slowly began taking away states' rights and made the federal government stronger.
How was the conflict between the Federalists and the Anti federalists resolved?
The major compromises between the federalists and the anti-federalists include individual versus federal rights. It also includes the resolution of slavery under a republican government, as well as state rights versus federal government in relation to taxation and the military.
Did the anti federalist oppose slavery?
No, Antifederalists were those who favored a less centralized national government. SECOND ANSWER: I am not sure of the "position of the Anti-Federalists" on slavery (as if they all held the same view on it; highly unlikely), but whoever posted the first answer is a f*cking idiot. Since when does supporting a less centralized federal government constitute the support of slavery? If you are going to answer a question, you should stick to answering the question; not trying to classify two different positions as mutually inclusive.
The doctrine that the issue of slavery should be decided by the residents of a territory themselves not by the federal government?
popular sovereignty
Which was a law that the federal government passed during the Federalist period that affected slavery?
The federal government banned the importation of slaves to the United States.
How are laws made in federal government?
A law is made by the federal legislature, known as Congress. A bill, or a proposed law, must be passed by both houses of congress with a majority vote, and signed by the president to become law, or if vetoed by the president, over-ridden by a 2/3 majority. In reality, the process is often complicated by committees and various edits to the legislation along the way.
How has the court enlarged the role of federal government on slavery?
At first, the court said slavery was up to the states. Later, the court held that the federal government could make slavery illegal.
Why did the south fear it would lose power in the federal government?
Because the federal government would abolish slavery.
Was Lincoln a federalist?
I believe Abraham Lincoln was a federalist. He was against slavery and most people against slavery were feds. (Federalists were for the const't.) I believe Lincoln was born in the North were most feds. were b/c they did not have slaves. Like in the South were most anti feds were slaves and they wanted to count slaves as citizens ( see the Virginia plan and New Jersay plan were we then came up with the great compromise.) Wrong. Lincoln was not a federalist-he was a nationalist or centralist. Federalism means the states make the federal government, not the other way around. Abraham Lincoln was the absolute opposite of a federalist, he began the movement that slowly began taking away states' rights and made the federal government stronger.
How was the conflict between the Federalists and the Anti federalists resolved?
The major compromises between the federalists and the anti-federalists include individual versus federal rights. It also includes the resolution of slavery under a republican government, as well as state rights versus federal government in relation to taxation and the military.
Who abolished slavery and gave the right to freedom guaranteed by the federal government?
Abraham Lincoln
How did John c. Calhoun and Daniel Webster differ in their interpretations of the power of the federal government?
Calhoun believed that the federal government did not have the power to ban slavery, while Webster believed the government did have this power.
Did the anti federalist oppose slavery?
No, Antifederalists were those who favored a less centralized national government. SECOND ANSWER: I am not sure of the "position of the Anti-Federalists" on slavery (as if they all held the same view on it; highly unlikely), but whoever posted the first answer is a f*cking idiot. Since when does supporting a less centralized federal government constitute the support of slavery? If you are going to answer a question, you should stick to answering the question; not trying to classify two different positions as mutually inclusive.
What did the civil war decide?
The power of the Federal Government versus States Rights and the issue of slavery.
The doctrine that the issue of slavery should be decided by the residents of a territory themselves not by the federal government.?
popular sovereignty
The doctrine that the issue of slavery should be decided by the residents of a territory themselves not by the federal government?
popular sovereignty
