The Nullification Crisis (Story Time with Mr. Beat)

The video discusses Andrew Jackson's presidency, focusing on the Nullification Crisis. John Calhoun, a proponent of states' rights, opposed federal tariffs, leading to a conflict with Jackson. Calhoun resigned as vice president, and South Carolina threatened to secede. Jackson responded with the Force Bill, authorizing military action. A compromise was reached with the Compromise Tariff of 1833, but tensions persisted, foreshadowing the Civil War.

What was the Compromise Tariff of 1833 and how did it affect South Carolina?

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In what ways did the Nullification Crisis foreshadow future conflicts in the United States?

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