States' rights refers to the idea, in U.S. politics and constitutional law, that U.S. states possess certain rights and political powers in relation to the federal government. A commonly cited source for states' rights is the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution, which is part of the Bill of Rights. The states' rights concept is usually used to defend a state law that the federal government seeks to override, or to oppose a perceived violation by the federal government of the bounds of federal authority.
Definition of Independence:
Independence is the self-government of a nation, country, or state by its residents and population, or some portion thereof, generally exercising sovereignty:
Imagine a country that fights against these self determination concepts. The United States of America 1861-1865.