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The Nullification Crisis and Its Impact on American Politics

The Nullification Crisis and Its Impact on American Politics

Assessment

Interactive Video

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History, Social Studies, Other

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6th - 8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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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.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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