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Which term describes the strong divide that was created between the north and south and led citizens to be loyal to the region in which they lived?

sectionalism

succession

federalism

nullification

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Which of the following describes federalism?

a strong loyalty to a state or region, sometimes at the expense of a nation

the idea that the US Constitution periodically can be updated or changed

the idea that a state could refuse to follow a federal law it disagreed with

a system that divides power between national and state governments

Henry Clay’s American System, which was established in the early 1800s,

placed tariffs on Southern goods to benefit people in the North.

placed tariffs on foreign imports to build roads and infrastructure.

was a compromise that brought the Nullification Crisis to an end.

lowered prices for imports, which became cheaper than American goods.

What was the purpose of Henry Clay’s American System?

to lower the price of foreign goods imported from overseas

to protect American goods from competition with foreign goods

to protect Southern goods from competition with Northern goods

to raise the price of American goods exported overseas

The South’s resentment of the tariffs of the American System was an example of

compromise.

states’ rights.

sectionalism.

federalism.

Which of the following best describes Daniel Webster’s views?

he disagreed with slavery but supported compromise

he declared nullification a form of treason

he worked to create a system to improve the economy

he supported slavery, sectionalism, and states’ rights

Which pair of legislators are known for their ability to compromise on states’ rights, federalist issues, and sectional issues?

Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun

Henry Clay and Daniel Webster

John C. Calhoun and Henry Clay

Daniel Webster and Andrew Jackson

Federalism gives both state and national governments the power to

issue currency.

regulate trade.

raise an army.

pass legislation.

Which of the following describes nullification?

a strong loyalty to a state or region, sometimes at the expense of a nation

the idea that states have powers separate from the federal government

the idea that a state could refuse to follow a federal law it disagreed with

a system that divides power between national and state governments

Which of the following 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.

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