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Who was the most vocal opponent of the Tariff of 1828 and advocated "State's Rights" and "Nullification" in the growing sectional conflicts between North and South? A) Henry Clay of Kentucky B) Andrew Jackson of Tennessee C) Daniel Webster of Massachusetts D) John C. Calhoun of South Carolina

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John C Calhoun of South Carolina

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D) John C. Calhoun
He was very a very dedicated Southerner who fought against the Tariff of 1828, quitting his Vice President position to fight it.

Henry Clay just wanted unity.
Andrew Jackson was against nullification.
Daniel Webster was against nullification.
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