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Why did John Calhoun support nullification of the 1828 tariff?

He was a northern business owner who wanted the tariff to be enforced.



He was a Kentucky settler who wanted the West opened up for trade.



He was a southern farmer who was sympathetic to the cause.



He was a Vermont politician who just wanted the sides to compromise.

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He was a southern farmer who was sympathetic to the cause.
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