Question

In response to its disagreement with the tariff bill of 1832, the South Carolina legislature actually voted to nullify the law within its borders. What did President Andrew Jackson do in response to South Carolina's nullification? A. He agreed with the extremity of the law and allowed South Carolina's nullification of the bill. B. Jackson threatened to send federal troops to South Carolina to force them to comply with the law. C. Congress voted that South Carolina was operating within its rights, and Jackson couldn't do anything. D. Jackson charged the South Carolina legislature.

Answer 1

President Andrew Jackson threatened to send federal troops to South Carolina to force them to comply with the law. He petitioned congress to enact a law to permit him to use federal troops. However, it never went that far. The correct answer is B.