The choices made by the states in the southern region of the United States, particularly with regards to their actions or reactions to specific events or circumstances.
Related terms
State sovereignty: The idea that states have independent authority and can make decisions separate from the federal government.
Nullification: The act of declaring a federal law unconstitutional within a particular state's boundaries.
Sectionalism: Loyalty or support for one's own region (such as the South), often leading to conflicts between different regions within a country.