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What did the political cartoon predict would be the potential consequences of South Carolina’s nullification of the Tariff of Abominations (Tariff of 1828)?

Select two correct answers.

A
It revealed that South Carolina’s true intentions were to return the U.S. to an absolute monarchy.

B
It violated the supremacy of the federal government and was an act of treason.

C
It suggested that nullification would cause South Carolina to be excluded from House of Representatives.

D
It asserted that Vice-President John C. Calhoun was trying to prevent South Carolina from nullification.

E
It could spark a dissolution of the union and a Civil War that could result in despotism.

F
It predicted that President Andrew Jackson would be willing to negotiate with John C. Calhoun.

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It revealed that South Carolina's true intentions were to return the U.S. to an absolute monarchy that they control.
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