The 'States' Rights To What?' meme is a popular rhetorical device used to debunk historical revisionism regarding the American Civil War. It typically portrays an argument where one party asserts that the conflict was fought over 'states' rights' rather than slavery, only to be met with the immediate and pointed follow-up question: 'States' rights to what?' This confrontation highlights the inescapable reality of the era's primary conflict. Over time, the format has evolved into a versatile template for calling out any vague or evasive arguments across politics, gaming, and pop culture, forcing the initial speaker to address the underlying—and often controversial—intent of their statement.