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Which action by Britain did the colonists believe violated the principle stated in the Declaration of Independence that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed?

passage of the stamp act.


Any law that attempts a racial or ethnic classification is subject to the which test?

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Why did Southerners argue states' rights were violated by abolition of slavery?

Southerners argued that the abolition of slavery violated states' rights because they believed that each state had the authority to determine its own laws and governance, including the legality of slavery. They contended that the federal government overstepped its constitutional boundaries by interfering in what they viewed as a state matter. This perspective was rooted in a broader belief in the sovereignty of states and a resistance to federal authority. Thus, they framed the abolition of slavery as an infringement on their rights and autonomy as states.


Which constitutional issues did the sugar and stamp act raise in the mid 1760's?

The Sugar Act and Stamp Act of the mid-1760s raised significant constitutional issues regarding taxation without representation. Colonists argued that these acts violated their rights as Englishmen, as they were being taxed by a Parliament in which they had no elected representatives. This sparked a broader debate about the authority of Parliament over the colonies and the extent of colonial self-governance. Ultimately, these issues contributed to growing tensions that led to the American Revolution.