How did the relationship between the federal and state governments change during the 19th century?

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Nikolai Weber

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6 March, 20:49

How did the relationship between the federal and state governments change during the 19th century?

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Jose Mckee · Answer 1

This depends entirely on the period in question, since prior to the Civil War the states started to gain more power (since many of them actually seceded from the Union), but after the Civil War the federal government solidified its hold over the states.