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What was the main reason the South opposed the Tariff of Abominations?
What was the main reason the South opposed the Tariff of Abominations?
- It restricted immigration to the Southern states
- It made it difficult for the South to trade crops with other countries (correct)
- It imposed higher taxes on manufacturing goods
- It limited the expansion of slavery in the South
Who argued that southern states had the right to nullify an unfair federal law?
Who argued that southern states had the right to nullify an unfair federal law?
- John C. Calhoun (correct)
- Andrew Jackson
- Thomas Jefferson
- Henry Clay
What did South Carolina do in response to the Tariff of Abominations?
What did South Carolina do in response to the Tariff of Abominations?
- Passed the Nullification Act which officially ignored the tariff (correct)
- Got help from Congress to nullify the tariff
- Developed a compromise with Henry Clay to reduce the tariff
- Threatened to secede from the Union if the tariff was enforced
How was the conflict over the Tariff of Abominations ultimately resolved?
How was the conflict over the Tariff of Abominations ultimately resolved?
Flashcards
Tariff of Abominations Opposition
Tariff of Abominations Opposition
The South opposed it because it harmed their trade of crops with other countries.
Nullification Advocate
Nullification Advocate
John C. Calhoun argued that states could invalidate a federal law they deemed unfair.
South Carolina's Response
South Carolina's Response
South Carolina passed the Nullification Act, refusing to abide by the tariff.
Resolution of the Tariff Dispute
Resolution of the Tariff Dispute
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