Understanding the Nullification Crisis

Understanding the Nullification Crisis

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

8th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video explores the nullification crisis, focusing on the conflict between state rights and federal authority. It highlights the Southern opposition to tariffs, particularly the Tariff of 1828, which South Carolina deemed unconstitutional. The crisis escalated with South Carolina's threat of secession, leading to a tense standoff with President Andrew Jackson. The situation was resolved through a compromise tariff and the force bill, avoiding civil war. The video underscores the difficulty of compromise in the lead-up to the Civil War.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue at the heart of the Nullification Crisis?

Immigration

Land rights

Tariffs

Slavery

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Southerners oppose tariffs?

They favored Southern agriculture.

They were a form of direct taxation.

They increased the cost of goods.

They were seen as beneficial to European trade.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Tariff of 1828 commonly referred to as?

The Tariff of Prosperity

The Tariff of Liberty

The Tariff of Abominations

The Tariff of Unity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who secretly wrote the South Carolina Exposition?

Andrew Jackson

Henry Clay

Thomas Jefferson

John C. Calhoun

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was South Carolina's response to the Tariff of 1832?

They accepted it without protest.

They sought support from European nations.

They threatened to secede from the Union.

They increased their own tariffs.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Andrew Jackson's stance on the nullification issue?

He prepared to use military force against nullifiers.

He resigned from the presidency.

He was indifferent to the crisis.

He supported South Carolina's decision.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Force Bill?

To abolish tariffs altogether

To allow military force to collect tariffs

To reduce tariffs immediately

To support South Carolina's nullification

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