The Nullification Crisis and Andrew Jackson's Political Battles

The video discusses the nullification crisis during Andrew Jackson's presidency, focusing on tariffs and the political tensions between the North and South. It highlights key figures like John C. Calhoun and Henry Clay, and events such as the Tariff of 1828, the South Carolina Exposition, and the Webster-Hane debate. The crisis is resolved with the Compromise Tariff of 1833, showcasing the political maneuvering of the era.

What was Andrew Jackson's regret regarding Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun?

• He didn't support their policies.

• He didn't shoot Henry Clay and hang John C. Calhoun.

• He didn't appoint them to his cabinet.

• He didn't invite them to his inauguration.

What is a tariff?

• A tax on foreign goods.

• A trade agreement between countries.

• A tax on domestic goods.

• A subsidy for local businesses.

Which region of the United States favored high tariffs?

• The Midwest

• The North

• The West

• The South

What was the Tariff of 1828 also known as?

• The Tariff of Compromise

• The Tariff of Peace

• The Tariff of Unity

• The Tariff of Abominations

What did John C. Calhoun anonymously write?

• The Virginia Resolutions

• The South Carolina Exposition and Protest

• The Kentucky Resolutions

• The Federalist Papers

What was the main topic of the Webster-Hane debate?

• The abolition of slavery

• The preservation of the Union

• The expansion of the West

• The rights of Native Americans

What action did South Carolina take in response to the Tariff of 1832?

• They accepted the tariff.

• They nullified the tariff.

• They sought help from foreign nations.

• They increased their own tariffs.

What did South Carolina threaten if the federal government tried to collect tariffs?

• To negotiate a new tariff

• To lower their own tariffs

• To secede from the Union

• To declare war

What was the main feature of the Compromise Tariff of 1833?

• Increase in tariff rates

• Gradual reduction of tariff rates

• Immediate removal of all tariffs

• Introduction of new tariffs on cotton

Who was considered the hero in resolving the nullification crisis?

• Henry Clay

• John C. Calhoun

• Andrew Jackson

• Daniel Webster