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Sectional Differences in U.S. History

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What was the primary economic base of the Southern states during the time of Andrew Jackson's administration?

Capital investment

Agriculture fueled by slave labor (correct)

Heavy industry

Raw material extraction

Why did Western states seek an alliance with Southern states as mentioned in the text?

To reduce government corruption

To strengthen their industrial base

To increase agricultural productivity

To lower protective tariffs (correct)

What was a key disagreement between Northern and Western interests according to the text?

The necessity of protective tariffs (correct)

The need for more agricultural land

The importance of international trade

The expansion of heavy industry

Which region had economies primarily built on agriculture and raw materials, similar to the South?

Western states Signup and view all the answers

Why did President Jackson initially stay out of the tensions between the North, South, and West?

He had spent much of his life fighting for the entire United States Signup and view all the answers

What were the Western states' main reasons for seeking an alliance with Southern states in economic matters?

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

What was a significant early rift between the North, South, and West mentioned in the text?

Conflict concerning protective tariffs and land policies Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue that concerned the nullifiers regarding the federal tariff?

The federal tariff was a means to abolish slavery in the South. Signup and view all the answers

What was President Jackson's stance on nullification?

He strongly opposed nullification and threatened to use military force against any act of treason. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason behind the growing concern in the South regarding the potential expansion of federal power?

Fear of the abolition of slavery. Signup and view all the answers

How did the nullification crisis temporarily resolve?

A compromise tariff bill was passed, promising to lower tariffs over time. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason behind the personal animosity between Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun?

There is no specific reason mentioned in the text. Signup and view all the answers

According to the nullifiers, what gave a state the right to nullify federal laws?

The states had the right to interpret the Constitution as they saw fit, like any social contract. Signup and view all the answers

Why did other slave states not support South Carolina's act of nullification?

They did not want to risk war over a small tariff issue. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Calhoun's resignation as Vice President and return to the Senate?

It allowed him to directly represent South Carolina's interests in the Senate. Signup and view all the answers