1. Thought Jot
North and the South avoided going to war by keeping the number of Free States and Slave States even as the USA expanded westward.
How might dividing up the all of the land in the West take away the North and the South’s ability to settle their disagreement over slavery?

2. What was the State’s Rights Movement?
The Civil War was not just a fight between the North and the South. It was also a fight between the national government (in Washington, DC) and each individual state’s right to control its own business.

3. What is Federalism?
After reading p.9 in your unit packet on Federalism…
In your own words, describe what Federalism is in one sentence.

4. What is States’ Rights?
After reading p.10 in your unit packet on States’ Rights…
In your own words, describe what States’ Rights are in one sentence.

5. How can the Civil War be about both State’s Rights and Slavery?
Thought Jot
Up to this point, you have learned that the main issue that Divided the North and the South was slavery. This led to the Civil War.
How can the Civil War be about both State’s Rights and Slavery?

6. Bell Ringer
Explain the difference between Federalism & States’ Rights.
Make sure you use your notes on p.8-9 of your unit packet!

7. Study Buddies
After reading this States Rights Article, get with a Study Buddy.
Pick one side (Missouri, or the National Government)
Prepare an explanation for the class why you support the side you chose.
Remember the issues is: If Missouri disagrees with a national law, should it be able to nullify (cancel) and not enforce this law within Missouri’s borders?

8. Class Discussion
States’ Rights Arguments | Federalism Arguments

9. State’s Rights Article
file/1/3/2/5/ /states_rights_article_for_discussion.docx

10. Thought Jot
Make the Connection: How can we still see the issue of State’s Rights today, 150 years after the Civil War?
Use your article and your chart (p.9) to help you answer this question!