
Understanding the Nullification Crisis
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Jackson Turner
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary purpose of the tariffs introduced by the United States in the early 19th century?
To increase government revenue
To protect American industry
To reduce the cost of living
To promote international trade
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the Tariff of 1828 referred to as the 'Tariff of Abomination'?
It was highly beneficial to Southern states
It was seen as unfairly targeting Northern industries
It was perceived as a burden on Southern economies
It was the highest tariff ever imposed
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was a major opponent of the Tariff of 1828 and a proponent of nullification?
Andrew Jackson
John C. Calhoun
Henry Clay
Daniel Webster
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main argument of John C. Calhoun's Exposition of Protest?
Slavery should be abolished
Federal laws are supreme over state laws
States have the right to nullify federal laws
Tariffs should be increased to protect industry
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Daniel Webster's famous quote during the Senate debate?
The federal government must be limited
Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable
States have the ultimate authority
The union is a voluntary association
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What action did South Carolina threaten to take if the tariff issue was not resolved?
Declare war on the federal government
Impose their own tariffs
Secede from the Union
Increase tariffs on Northern goods
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did President Andrew Jackson respond to South Carolina's threat?
He prepared military action
He supported South Carolina's decision
He ignored the threat
He resigned from office
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