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Why were elite South Carolinians worried about the tariff?
Why were elite South Carolinians worried about the tariff?
- They were concerned about its impact on international trade
- They believed it would harm the economy of South Carolina
- They thought it would increase taxes for the wealthy
- They feared it would lead to federal legislation limiting slavery (correct)
Who drafted the "South Carolina Exposition and Protest"?
Who drafted the "South Carolina Exposition and Protest"?
- John C. Calhoun (correct)
- Andrew Jackson
- Thomas Jefferson
- George Washington
What did John C. Calhoun argue in the "South Carolina Exposition and Protest"?
What did John C. Calhoun argue in the "South Carolina Exposition and Protest"?
- States could nullify federal statutes they considered unconstitutional (correct)
- The United States was a compact among the whole American people
- The federal government had the power to nullify state statutes
- The Union was more important than individual liberty
Who replaced Calhoun as vice president when Jackson ran for reelection in 1832?
Who replaced Calhoun as vice president when Jackson ran for reelection in 1832?
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What did a special state convention in South Carolina do regarding the federal tariffs of 1828 and 1832?
What did a special state convention in South Carolina do regarding the federal tariffs of 1828 and 1832?
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How did President Jackson respond to South Carolina's ordinance of nullification?
How did President Jackson respond to South Carolina's ordinance of nullification?
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