what historical events and patterns have shifted power away from states and towards the federal government?

Question

Describe the historical events and patterns that have shifted power away from states and towards the federal government.

Answer 1

Here are some items to research to help with this:  

 

One major item to discuss is the Constitution and how and why it was developed.   What did it have that the Articles of confederation did not?

 

How did the supreme court under Chief Justice John Marshall affect states rights?

 

What amendments to the Constitution strengthened the federal government?