Question

Which statement accurately summarizes the American disagreement over the role of federal and state governments before and during the Civil War?(1 point)
Responses

Americans favored state governments over the federal government.
Americans favored state governments over the federal government.

Americans were divided, with some supporting a stronger federal government and others advocating for state autonomy.
Americans were divided, with some supporting a stronger federal government and others advocating for state autonomy.

Most Americans agreed on a strong federal government.

Answer 1

The accurate statement summarizing the American disagreement over the role of federal and state governments before and during the Civil War is:

**Americans were divided, with some supporting a stronger federal government and others advocating for state autonomy.**