Question

question 23 what is the significance of the compact theory? though no other states agreed with kentucky & virginia at the time it was written, it created the legal basis for secession that will help lead to the civil war. led to a precedent of the supreme courts authority to interpret the constitution being respected by the states and enforced by the president. led to less sectionalism between the north and the south regions of the country and the need for more compromises regarding the issue of slavery. it caused farmers in western states to rebel and directly challenge the federal governments authority to tax them

Explanation:

The Compact Theory held that states were parties to a compact (the Constitution) and could secede if they felt the compact was violated. It provided a legal - like basis for secession which eventually contributed to the Civil War.

Answer:

Though no other states agreed with Kentucky & Virginia at the time it was written, it created the legal basis for secession that will help lead to the Civil War.