From 1789 to 1865, the most significant issue of federalism was

A. laissez-faire capitalism.
B. the application of the Bill of Rights to action by the state governments.
C. whether business trusts would be regulated primarily by the states or by the national government.
D. whether the states would respect the sovereignty of neighboring states.
E. the survival of the Union and federalism itself.


Answer: E

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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