Question

Jackson favored states' rights and limited federal government. Was his action to block South Carolina in the tariff crisis consistent with this belief? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Even though Jackson favored the state’s rights and limited federal government, he defended the existence of the Union. During the Nullification Crisis, Andrew Jackson argued that the nullification of federal laws by the states was not possible and was unconstitutional and treasonous to the country. He also argued that North Carolina’s objections were misguided and incorrect.