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Why would the North/New England, South, and the West disagree with parts of the American System?

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Answer: Only portions of the American System were actually put in place, particularly the tariffs, which were opposed by the South. John Calhoun opposed the tariffs, believing it put a financial strain on the South while the North and West profited.

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