The Nullification Crisis

Which of the following best describes the states' rights debate of the early and mid-1800s?a conflict between the idea of federalism and the US Constitutiona conflict between the ideas of federalism and sectionalisma conflict between the rights of one state and the rights of anothera conflict between the ideas of sectionalism and nullification

Which best describes Henry Clay's American System?It placed tariffs on Southern goods to benefit people in the North. It placed tariffs on foreign imports to build roads and infrastructure.It was a compromise that brought the nullification crisis to an end.It lowered prices for imports, which became cheaper than American goods.

Which states passed legislation to protest the Alien and Sedition Acts?Virginia and KentuckyKentucky and MissouriVirginia and New JerseyKentucky and New Jersey

Nullification is best defined asan opposition to a tariff imposed by the government.the belief that states should have certain rights.a state's refusal to follow a federal law it opposes.the power split between national and state governments.

Who was known as the Great Compromiser?Henry ClayDaniel WebsterJohn C. CalhounJohn Quincy Adams

Which emerged in opposition to the Missouri Compromise?the National Roadthe Calhoun Doctrinethe American System the Tariff of 1828

The South's reaction to the federal tariffs of the early 1800s stemmed from a belief that tariffsraised the price of manufactured goods and hurt trade with Britain. resulted in compromise with the North and higher prices for cotton.resulted in fines for large plantations and slave owners.raised the demand for cotton and increased trade with Britain.

In 1832, the Ordinance of Nullification declared that one state wouldnot allow the construction of the National Road.support the force bill to preserve the Union.not collect tariffs imposed by the federal government.secede from the Union and no longer be part of the US.

In the early and mid-1800s, sectionalism was strongestin the West, where people felt their way of life depended on agriculture.in the West, where people were opposed to the rise of ranching.in the North, where people felt other regions saw them as uncivilized.in the South, where people felt their economy depended on slavery.

Which best identifies the key events of the nullification crisis?Massachusetts claimed the right to impose tariffs on South Carolina, Congress supported that right, and President Jackson sent federal troops to enforce it.South Carolina claimed that the Tenth Amendment did not support nullification, Congress passed the force bill, and Calhoun crafted a compromise.South Carolina claimed the right of nullification, Congress gave President Jackson the authority to fight it, and Clay authorized a way to settle the dispute.Massachusetts claimed that states had the right to fight tariffs, Jackson equated nullification to treason, and Webster proposed a compromise.