Southern legalist tried to defend their rights as they saw them outlined in the United States Constitution.

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Answer 1

True. Southern legalists, particularly during the antebellum period and the Civil War, often invoked their rights as outlined in the United States Constitution to defend their positions, including the institution of slavery and states' rights. They argued that certain rights and protections were guaranteed to them under the Constitution, particularly in relation to states' authority and the legality of slavery.