Nullification Act and Tariff of Abominations
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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?

  • John C. Calhoun (correct)
  • Andrew Jackson
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • Henry Clay

    • 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?

    <p>South Carolina gave in after a threat from Jackson and a compromise was developed to reduce the tariff</p> Signup and view all the answers

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