Author H.W. Brands discussed the Constitutional question of states' Rights and secession. He spoke about how the framers of the Constitution created vague provision relating to secession and slavery. He discussed how the generation of lawmakers in the 1800s had to address these issues.
Author H.W. Brands discussed the Constitutional question of states' Rights and secession. He spoke about how the framers of the Constitution created vague provisions relating to secession and slavery. He discussed how the generation of lawmakers in the 1800s had to address these issues.
Constitution Accountability Center President Elizabeth Wydra discusses Federalism vs States
Professor Mark Cheathem talked about nullification during Andrew Jackson
In this lesson, students will examine some of the founding principles that emerged from this meeting as well as hear about some of the people who participated.