15 Questions
What were the primary economic bases of the Northern and Southern states, respectively?
Northern - heavy industry; Southern - agriculture and slave labor
Why did Western interests seek an alliance with Southern states?
To reduce the cost of government land and lower protective tariffs
What was a major disagreement between Northern and Western interests?
Protective tariffs and land costs
Why did President Jackson initially refrain from getting involved in the sectional tensions?
He had fought for the entire United States, not simply for regional interests
What was the primary motive behind the opposition of Northern interests to the alliance sought by Western interests?
Protective tariffs and revenue generation for the government
Who was the new Vice President after Martin Van Buren?
Martin Van Buren
What was the policy that South Carolina attempted to nullify?
The tariff policy
Who had served loyally as Jackson's Secretary of State?
Martin Van Buren
What did South Carolina realize it would take to gain the support of other slave states?
More lobbying and effort
What strengthened Jackson to deal with any remaining crises?
His resolve and the knowledge his administration had survived challenges
What was the main area of disagreement between Jackson and Calhoun?
States' rights
Why did South Carolina pass an ordinance of nullification in November 1832?
To refuse to obey the federal government's tariffs
What action did President Jackson threaten to take against the nullifiers?
Hang the first man of them he could get his hands on
Why was slavery seen as necessary to the economy of the American South?
To prevent slave revolts and maintain social order
What ultimately calmed the storm during the Nullification Crisis?
The passage of a compromise tariff bill
Test your knowledge of the sectional tensions that the U.S. faced during the 19th century, particularly during the administration of Andrew Jackson, due to the differing economies in the North, South, and West. Explore the contrast between heavy industry in the North, agricultural reliance on slave labor in the South, and the unique dynamics of the Western region.
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