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Sectional Differences in U.S. History

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What was the main issue that bothered the nullifiers, as Jackson called them?

Federal government's interference in states' rights

Abolition of slavery

Expansion of federal power (correct)

Rise in slave revolts

What did the ordinance of nullification passed by South Carolina in November 1832 refuse to obey?

Compromise tariff bill

State laws

Federal government's tariffs (correct)

The institution of slavery

Why did South Carolina believe that talk from the federal government regarding the abolition of slavery could not be allowed?

To promote human rights

To maintain economic stability in the South (correct)

To enhance political power in slave states

To prevent the spread of infectious diseases

What did President Jackson threaten to do if any state nullified federal law?

Hang the responsible individuals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What were the primary economic bases of the Northern and Southern states during Andrew Jackson's administration?

Heavy industry and capital vs. agriculture and slave labor (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Calhoun resign from the office of Vice President during the Nullification Crisis?

To control the crisis and prevent it from escalating further (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a major point of disagreement between the Northern, Southern, and Western states regarding economic policies?

Protective tariffs and cost of government land (C) Signup and view all the answers

What power did the South Carolina legislature gain through the ordinance of nullification?

Power to raise an army and equip it (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Western interests seek an alliance with Southern states according to the text?

To reduce the cost of government land and lower protective tariffs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was President Jackson's initial stance towards the sectional tensions among the North, South, and West?

He initially did not engage directly in the economic disputes (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did President Jackson react when South Carolina passed the ordinance of nullification?

He threatened to send troops and punish acts of treason. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role did protective tariffs play in the economic disagreements between the Northern and Southern states?

Northern interests viewed them as necessary for revenue generation and industrial protection (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was President Jackson's primary concern regarding nullification?

Preserving the unity of the Union (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor that led to early rifts between the interests of the North, South, and West?

Disagreements over land policies and protective tariffs (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did President Jackson find himself caught in sectional tensions despite his initial avoidance of them?

His Vice President, John C., stirred up controversies among regional interests (B) Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What was the main issue that bothered the nullifiers, as Jackson called them?

What did the ordinance of nullification passed by South Carolina in November 1832 refuse to obey?

Why did South Carolina believe that talk from the federal government regarding the abolition of slavery could not be allowed?

What did President Jackson threaten to do if any state nullified federal law?

What were the primary economic bases of the Northern and Southern states during Andrew Jackson's administration?

Why did Calhoun resign from the office of Vice President during the Nullification Crisis?

What was a major point of disagreement between the Northern, Southern, and Western states regarding economic policies?

What power did the South Carolina legislature gain through the ordinance of nullification?

Why did Western interests seek an alliance with Southern states according to the text?

What was President Jackson's initial stance towards the sectional tensions among the North, South, and West?

How did President Jackson react when South Carolina passed the ordinance of nullification?

What role did protective tariffs play in the economic disagreements between the Northern and Southern states?

What was President Jackson's primary concern regarding nullification?

What was a key factor that led to early rifts between the interests of the North, South, and West?

Why did President Jackson find himself caught in sectional tensions despite his initial avoidance of them?

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