Question

In the early 1800s the south opposition to pro industry initiated such as protective tariffs and the national bank started a debate about what idea?

A. The adoption of the Monroe Doctrine
B. The food of the Supreme Court
C. The need for public schools and universities
D. The ability of states to “nullify” federal laws

Answer 1

the answer is D, the ability to nullify federal laws. since the south wasn’t nearly as industrialized as the north, the protective tariffs hurt them a lot more. southern states saw it as unfair to be punished for something the north did. this spilled over into the slavery debate where southern states believed if the federal government outlawed slavery they had the right to nullify it. hope this helps!