Instructions: Identify the Following

question 85

Essay

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
Radical Republicans, Charles Sumner, Thaddeus Stevens

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Definitions:

President Jackson

Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, known for his populist policies and for founding the Democratic Party.

Federal Legislation

Laws enacted by the national government of a federal country, such as the United States, that apply to all states and citizens within that country.

Special State Convention

A gathering convened for a specific purpose, such as drafting or amending a state constitution, or addressing particular state issues.

John C. Calhoun

An American statesman from South Carolina who served as Vice President and was a prominent figure in advocating for states' rights and defending slavery.