It was the Southern states objecting to the high tariffs on the imports they needed because they had so little industry.
As these tariffs were aimed at protecting American industry - nearly all in the North - they looked like the North taxing the South. So the Southern statesthought it was their right to over-rule Federal law.
When the slavery debate heated-up in the 1850's, States Rights was also taken to indicate the right to practise slavery.
John C. Calhoun's arguments for nullification centered on the idea that states have the right to invalidate federal laws they deem unconstitutional. He believed that the federal government was a creation of the states, and thus, states maintained ultimate sovereignty. Calhoun argued that if the federal government overstepped its bounds, states could protect their rights and interests by nullifying such laws. This doctrine was rooted in the principle of states' rights and was a response to perceived federal overreach, particularly regarding tariffs and economic policies.
Arguments for ratifying the Constitution included the need for a stronger federal government to maintain order, regulate commerce, and provide for national defense. Proponents, known as Federalists, argued that the separation of powers and checks and balances would prevent tyranny. Conversely, opponents, known as Anti-Federalists, argued against ratification, fearing that a strong central government could infringe on individual liberties and states' rights. They pushed for a Bill of Rights to safeguard personal freedoms, which ultimately helped secure ratification.
During the debate over the Constitution, the Anti-Federalists argued for strong independent states. They opposed the Constitution because they believed it would create a central government that was too powerful and could threaten the rights and sovereignty of individual states. The Anti-Federalists advocated for a system that would prioritize state authority and protect local governance. Their concerns ultimately led to the inclusion of the Bill of Rights to safeguard individual liberties.
American Revolution
Some people who were more supportive of states' rights were the Anti-Federalists during the time of the United States' founding, who argued for limiting the power of the federal government and giving more authority to individual states. Additionally, individuals who held a strict interpretation of the Constitution and believed in decentralization of power also tended to be more supportive of states' rights. Some Southerners during the Civil War era were also strong advocates for states' rights in order to defend and preserve their way of life, including the institution of slavery.
states's rights
They use the language of the Declaration of Independence in their arguments.
It's a tricky question. The answer depends on who you ask and where their sympathies lay. Technically both sides supported the concept; but each side had different views on how it should work. Additionally, both sides argued against it in certain ways. The South is generally considered, particularly by Southern sympathizers trying to rationalize the rebellion (that is, they don't want to admit that slavery was the actual cause of whole Civil War mess), to have strongly supported the concept. They argued that states had the right to leave the Union at any time for any reason. However, they also disliked Northern states passing laws against slavery within their own borders, or even that some Northern states were granting civil rights to black people. When they did secede and write their own constitution, they made a point of eliminating some states rights (mainly as pertained to slavery)- which is a little hypocritical. However the North also argued in favor of the concept. They claimed that things like the Dred Scott decision and the Fugitive Slave Act were violations of the the rights of Free States. They also pointed out the South's inconsistency in applying states rights, as noted above. But the North disagreed with the South that states had the right to leave the Union- they believed the Union was meant to be "perpetual", as stated in the Articles of Confederation. The truth of the matter is that both argued for states rights, but viewed them in different ways and applied their arguments inconsistently when it was convenient to them.
because Zach d Wallace of lancaster California is a straight up bamf
Thomas Paine had 3 main arguments for the colonies to be independent. He stated that the people should have the ability to experience equality. He also stated that the control of Britain was not necessary for the states' survival. Finally, he argued that the time was right for independence.
The Federalist argued that the constitution needed to be ratified in order to correct the issues of the Articles of Confederation. The Federalist focused their arguments on the benefits of a national government.
states's rights