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Sectional Differences in 19th Century America

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What were the primary economic bases of the Northern and Southern states, respectively?

Northern - heavy industry; Southern - agriculture and slave labor (correct)

Northern - slave labor; Southern - heavy industry and capital

Northern - agriculture and raw materials; Southern - heavy industry and capital

Northern - heavy industry and capital; Southern - agriculture and raw materials

Why did Western interests seek an alliance with Southern states?

To oppose the agricultural base of the South

To encourage the growth of the Northern industrial base

To increase protective tariffs and government land costs

To reduce the cost of government land and lower protective tariffs (correct)

What was a major disagreement between Northern and Western interests?

Expansion of agricultural bases

Protective tariffs and land costs (correct)

Formation of alliances with Southern states

Industrialization efforts

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Who was the new Vice President after Martin Van Buren?

Martin Van Buren Signup and view all the answers

What was the policy that South Carolina attempted to nullify?

The tariff policy Signup and view all the answers

Who had served loyally as Jackson's Secretary of State?

Martin Van Buren Signup and view all the answers

What did South Carolina realize it would take to gain the support of other slave states?

More lobbying and effort Signup and view all the answers

What strengthened Jackson to deal with any remaining crises?

His resolve and the knowledge his administration had survived challenges Signup and view all the answers

What was the main area of disagreement between Jackson and Calhoun?

States' rights Signup and view all the answers

Why did South Carolina pass an ordinance of nullification in November 1832?

To refuse to obey the federal government's tariffs Signup and view all the answers

What action did President Jackson threaten to take against the nullifiers?

Hang the first man of them he could get his hands on Signup and view all the answers

Why was slavery seen as necessary to the economy of the American South?

To prevent slave revolts and maintain social order Signup and view all the answers

What ultimately calmed the storm during the Nullification Crisis?

The passage of a compromise tariff bill Signup and view all the answers