The Tariff of Abominations and Its Impact on Southern Economy and Politics

The video discusses the Tariff of Abominations, a tax law passed in 1828 that targeted the Southern United States by imposing high duties on imported goods. This tariff was seen as favoring Northern manufacturers and led to economic difficulties in the South, which relied on imported goods and cotton exports. The tariff sparked intense opposition, leading John C. Calhoun to propose the nullification theory, asserting states' rights to invalidate federal laws deemed unconstitutional. Although the tariff did not directly cause secession, it increased tensions between the North and South, contributing to the Civil War. The video explains the economic and political implications of the tariff and its role in American history.

What was the primary reason the Tariff of Abominations was enacted in 1828?

• To increase the price of Southern goods

• To encourage Southern manufacturing

• To protect Northern industries from foreign competition

• To reduce the cost of imported goods

How did tariffs generally affect the prices of imported goods?

• They had no effect on prices

• They made imported goods cheaper

• They increased the prices of imported goods

• They made domestic goods more expensive

Why did the South view the 1828 tariff as unfair?

• It increased trade with Europe

• It lowered the price of Southern cotton

• It favored Southern industries

• It disproportionately affected the Southern economy

What was one of the main economic consequences of the 1828 tariff for the South?

• Reduced cotton exports to England

• Higher prices for Northern goods

• Lower taxes on Southern goods

• Increased trade with Europe

What legal theory did John C. Calhoun propose in response to the tariff?

• Secession

• Federalism

• Nullification

• Judicial Review

What does the theory of nullification suggest about state power?

• States must follow all federal laws

• States can invalidate federal laws they find unconstitutional

• States can secede from the Union

• States can create their own federal laws

How did the tariff of 1828 contribute to the Civil War?

• It directly caused the South to secede

• It increased economic tensions between the North and South

• It led to immediate military conflict

• It resolved economic disparities

What was the Southern perspective on the economic impact of the tariff?

• It benefited Southern agriculture

• It was neutral for all regions

• It unfairly benefited the North

• It increased Southern exports

What was a long-term effect of the tariff on North-South relations?

• Unified economic policies

• Decreased political tensions

• Improved economic cooperation

• Increased resentment and division

What was the Southern strategy to counteract the effects of the tariff?

• Increase domestic manufacturing

• Buy more Northern goods

• Purchase more expensive European goods

• Reduce cotton production