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Why were elite South Carolinians worried about the tariff?
They feared it would lead to federal legislation limiting slavery
Who drafted the "South Carolina Exposition and Protest"?
John C. Calhoun
What did John C. Calhoun argue in the "South Carolina Exposition and Protest"?
States could nullify federal statutes they considered unconstitutional
Who replaced Calhoun as vice president when Jackson ran for reelection in 1832?
Martin Van Buren
What did a special state convention in South Carolina do regarding the federal tariffs of 1828 and 1832?
Declared them unconstitutional
How did President Jackson respond to South Carolina's ordinance of nullification?
Denounced it and declared disunion by armed force as treason
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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