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During the Nullification Crisis, South Carolina declared the federal tariffs of 1828 and 1832 to be unconstitutional and therefore null and void. How did President Jackson respond?
He denounced the ordinance of nullification and declared that 'disunion, by armed force, is TREASON.'
What did the special state convention in South Carolina do in response to the federal tariffs?
It nullified the tariffs and ordered South Carolina customs officers not to collect tariff revenue.
What was the outcome of the Nullification Crisis?
South Carolina rescinded nullification for the tariffs but nullified the Force Bill.
Who was Andrew Jackson's vice president?
John C. Calhoun
What did John C. Calhoun argue in the 'South Carolina Exposition and Protest'?
The United States was a compact among the states
What was the main concern of elite South Carolinians regarding the tariff?
It would lead to federal legislation limiting slavery
Quiz: The Tariff and Slavery in South Carolina Test your knowledge on the relationship between the tariff and slavery in South Carolina during the 19th century. Explore the concerns of elite South Carolinians, including Vice President John C. Calhoun, and their fears of federal legislation that could limit slavery. Discover the real cause behind the unhappiness and potential government intervention in this pivotal historical era.
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