Explore the evolving division of duties and powers between the federal and state governments throughout the eras of federalism.
An accessible version of this timeline is available: Federalism.
These learning materials facilitate a deep dive into important aspects of American legal history.
The Inquiry Packs are built around primary sources from the Library of Congress and designed to accompany the timeline above. Each pack includes a background reading, several primary sources (documents, articles, images), discussion questions, an inquiry question, and an inquiry extension question.