Why did the south prefer states' rights to federal power during the civil war?

Answer 1

Slavery meant a cheap labour force for their large plantation bases economy.
Slavery was legal when the United States was formed. The southern states became dependent on slavery for cultivating, especially harvesting cotton, when the cotton gin was invented. Because the southern states suffered financially with international debt more than the northern states it was an economic issue that turned into a moral issue.

Answer 2

Because the north saw the south and north as one whole country whereas the south did not. they believed that they were two separate countries. and the north prefered Federal Laws because federal laws are for the whole country and states rights are not. :) :) :0 :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :L

Answer 3

Because the South primarily was concerned that otherwise slavery might be abolished by Federal law. The supremacy of State's rights granted them the power to legalize and retain slavery, which they considered essential for their cotton industry and economic survival.

Answer 4

why did the south prefer state rights rather than federal rights

Answer 5

so they could gain power