The Tariff and Slavery in South Carolina
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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 persuaded Congress to pass a Force Bill that authorized him to send the military to enforce the tariffs.
  • He denounced the ordinance of nullification and declared that 'disunion, by armed force, is TREASON.' (correct)
  • He threatened to hang Calhoun and any other nullifier who defied federal power.
  • He supported the idea of compromise and allowed Henry Clay to broker a solution with Calhoun.

    • What did the special state convention in South Carolina do in response to the federal tariffs?

  • It nullified the tariffs but allowed South Carolina customs officers to collect tariff revenue.
  • It nullified the tariffs and ordered South Carolina customs officers not to collect tariff revenue. (correct)
  • It declared the tariffs to be constitutional and authorized South Carolina customs officers to collect tariff revenue.
  • It declared the tariffs to be constitutional but ordered South Carolina customs officers not to collect tariff revenue.

    • What was the outcome of the Nullification Crisis?

  • South Carolina rescinded nullification for both the tariffs and the Force Bill.
  • South Carolina maintained nullification for the tariffs but rescinded nullification for the Force Bill.
  • South Carolina rescinded nullification for the tariffs but nullified the Force Bill. (correct)
  • South Carolina maintained nullification for both the tariffs and the Force Bill.

    • Who was Andrew Jackson's vice president?

    <p>John C. Calhoun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John C. Calhoun argue in the 'South Carolina Exposition and Protest'?

    <p>The United States was a compact among the states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main concern of elite South Carolinians regarding the tariff?

    <p>It would lead to federal legislation limiting slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

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