The Nullification Crisis

What was the main reason Northern states supported the new tariff law passed in 1828?

• It helped their businesses by allowing American manufacturers to outsell foreign competitors.

• It reduced the cost of imported goods.

• It increased the demand for Southern agricultural products.

• It promoted free trade with foreign countries.

Who called on southern states to nullify the tariff law, declaring it illegal and not to be enforced?

• John C. Calhoun

• Andrew Jackson

• Henry Clay

• James Madison

What action did South Carolina threaten to take if the national government tried to enforce the tariff laws?

• Secede from the Union

• Increase their own tariffs

• Support the Northern states

• Form a new political party

What amendment did John C. Calhoun reference to support his argument for nullification?

• Tenth Amendment

• First Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Fourteenth Amendment

What was the outcome of the Nullification Crisis?

• South Carolina backed down after a compromise bill lowered tariffs further.

• The Northern states agreed to remove the tariffs completely.

• The Southern states successfully nullified the tariff law.

• Andrew Jackson resigned as president.

Look at the image provided: Who is benefiting from the tariff?

• Southerners

• Northerners

• Midwesterners

• Georgians

According to the passage and image, which industry benefited the most from these tariffs?

• Agriculture

• Education

• Manufacturing

• Tech