The Nullification Crisis and Its Impact on American Politics

Mr. Beat discusses Andrew Jackson's presidency and the nullification crisis involving John Calhoun. Calhoun, a proponent of states' rights, opposed federal tariffs, leading to his resignation as vice president. South Carolina declared the tariffs unconstitutional, prompting Jackson to sign the Force Bill. A compromise was reached, but tensions foreshadowed the Civil War.

What was the main issue that Andrew Jackson and John Calhoun disagreed on?

• The election process

• The power of the executive branch

• The role of the military

• The concept of nullification

What did John Calhoun believe about states' rights?

• States should follow all federal laws

• States should only focus on local issues

• States should have no power over federal decisions

• States have the right to nullify federal laws

Why did John Calhoun resign as Vice President?

• He wanted to run for President

• He was tired of politics

• He disagreed with Jackson over tariffs

• He wanted to focus on his family

What action did South Carolina take in response to the tariffs?

• They accepted the tariffs

• They declared the tariffs unconstitutional

• They increased their own tariffs

• They ignored the issue

What was Andrew Jackson's response to South Carolina's threat to secede?

• He negotiated a peace treaty

• He resigned as President

• He ignored it

• He signed the Force Bill

What was the Compromise Tariff of 1833?

• A bill that abolished tariffs

• A treaty with foreign nations

• A resolution that gradually reduced tariffs

• A law that increased tariffs

What was the immediate effect of the Compromise Tariff of 1833 on South Carolina?

• It had no effect

• It led them to secede

• It calmed their anger temporarily

• It made them more angry

What was the long-term significance of the nullification crisis?

• It strengthened the Union permanently

• It foreshadowed the Civil War

• It had no lasting impact

• It resolved all state-federal conflicts

Which state was the first to secede from the Union, as foreshadowed by the nullification crisis?

• Texas

• Georgia

• Virginia

• South Carolina

What was the Black Tariff?

• A tariff that was never implemented

• A tariff that had no effect

• A tariff that increased rates shortly after the Compromise

• A tariff that reduced rates