In Response to South Carolina's Tariff Nullification, Jackson

question 52

Multiple Choice

In response to South Carolina's tariff nullification, Jackson:

• A) said South Carolina was free to leave the Union
• B) privately threatened to hang Calhoun
• C) backed down by telling Congress to repeal the tariff
• D) was unusually indecisive
• E) declared South Carolina in a state of rebellion

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