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It was the opposite of federalism. It was States' Rights, taking precedence over Federal Law.

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Q: How did the southern states use federalism to protect slavery?
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The southern states seceded to protect slavery or states rights?

Officially for the States Right but actually for States Right and to protect their way of life, which included also the slavery.


Did the southern and northern states of America feel the same about slavery?

no the southern states approved of slavery and the northern states dissapproved of slavery


How did southern states have slaves if it was illegal?

Slavery was legal in the southern states before it was abolished by the 13th Amendment in 1865. Southern states passed laws to uphold and protect the institution of slavery, overriding any conflicting federal laws or restrictions. Enforcement of these laws was carried out by state authorities and slave patrols.


Was a slavery in the south?

Slavery was limited to the southern states.


How did the Northern and Southern attitudes slavery differ?

the northern and southern states differed in their attitudes toward slavery because the northern states were against slavery while the southern states were all for slavery, in fact they had slaves. The northern and southern states disagreed about it so much that it caused a war, known as the civil war.


What confederation means?

Confederated means groups of people or states that have formed an alliance. In the US, the Confederated States of America were southern states that allied with each other to protect slavery.


How did the northern and southern attitudes towards slavery differ?

the northern and southern states differed in their attitudes toward slavery because the northern states were against slavery while the southern states were all for slavery, in fact they had slaves. The northern and southern states disagreed about it so much that it caused a war, known as the civil war.


What does confederate mean?

It refers to the Provinces and Territories of Canada


What states in the southern US have slavery?

No states in the US practice slavery. Some states USED TO but not anymore.


Why did tension increase between the northern and southern states?

Because the southern states were economies based on slavery and many in the northern states felt that slavery was wrong.


How does Federalism protect states' rights?

it allows tha states and national government to share power :D


How did slavery reflect in the civil war?

slavery was ended in the southern states.