Understanding Secession: Historical and Constitutional Perspectives

Tom Woods and Brian McClanahan discuss the topic of secession, exploring its historical and constitutional legitimacy. They provide examples from American history, including figures like Daniel Webster and William Lloyd Garrison, who supported secession in principle. The discussion also addresses public misconceptions and the stigma associated with secession, particularly due to its association with slavery. The video concludes with a promotion of a course on the constitution available at Liberty Classroom.

What is the primary focus of the discussion on secession in the video?

• The economic impact of secession

• The international perspective on secession

• The moral justification for secession

• The constitutional and historical legitimacy of secession

Which historical document is mentioned as having resumption clauses allowing for secession?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

Who is noted as a surprising supporter of secession in 1812?

• Daniel Webster

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

What is a common misconception about secession due to its association with the Confederacy?

• It is supported by all abolitionists

• It is a modern political strategy

• It is inherently linked to slavery

• It is primarily an economic issue

What is the main argument against the idea that the United States must remain a fixed size?

• It is a religious principle

• It is a violation of international law

• It is a historical necessity

• It is a practical question of self-governance

What is the irony mentioned about the American establishment's view on the breakup of other states?

• They oppose secession abroad but support it in the US

• They support secession in the US but not abroad

• They are apprehensive about foreign breakups but not domestic ones

• They support foreign breakups but oppose domestic secession

What principle is incorrectly associated with American conservatism according to the video?

• Federalism

• Individual liberty

• States' rights

• One and indivisible

What does the video suggest about the role of central authority in modern states?

• It is irrelevant in the modern age

• It is necessary for economic stability

• It is a replacement for monarchies

• It is a hindrance to self-determination

What is the purpose of the course mentioned at the end of the video?

• To explore the economic impacts of secession

• To teach about international law

• To offer a unique perspective on constitutional history

• To provide a traditional view of the Constitution

What is the stance of the video on the legality of waging war on states?

• It is a necessary action

• It is considered treason

• It is a historical precedent

• It is a constitutional right