Flashcard on the Nullification Crisis

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What was the primary cause of the Nullification Crisis? Options: Disagreements over slavery, High tariffs on imported goods, Disputes over western expansion, Conflicts with Native American tribes

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High tariffs on imported goods

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Which state was at the center of the Nullification Crisis?

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South Carolina

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What did the theory of nullification claim?

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States could declare federal laws null and void.

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What was President Andrew Jackson's response to the nullification threat?

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He threatened military action to preserve the Union.

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Which bill authorized the president to use military force to enforce federal laws?

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The Force Bill

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Who proposed a compromise to gradually lower tariffs and resolve the crisis?

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Henry Clay

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How did South Carolina ultimately respond to the compromise?

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They repealed their nullification ordinance.

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What broader constitutional issue did the Nullification Crisis highlight?

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The tension between states' rights and federal authority