Name:______________________________________________________________________ Period:_________
Nullification Crisis
Directions: While watching the video clip, complete the fill in the blank guide below
1. The nullification crisis is when ______________________ threatens to leave the union!
2. Define Tariff:
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3. What is the economic success of the North? _____________________________________________
What is the economic success of the South? _____________________________________________
4. Why do tariffs hurt the South and not the North?_________________________________________
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5. What role does John C. Calhoun play in Jackson’s administration?
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6. Define Nullify:
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Directions: Complete the flow chart of events
1. South NULLIFIES tariff.
2. How does Jackson Respond?
3. South Carolina threatens to
secede from the union.
Define Secede:
4. How does Jackson respond to the
threat of secession?
5. How does the crisis end?