Question

1. which state threatened to secede (leave) the union over the tariff of abominations?

a. missouri
b. new york
c. south carolina
d. alabama

1. which of the following best reflects henry clays actions during the nullification crisis?

a. he encouraged southern states to secede from the united states immediately and form their own nation.
b. he asked congress to allow president jackson to use the military in order to enforce the lowered tariff.
c. he requested that congress repeal all tariffs since they were negatively impacting the souths economy.
d. he developed a compromise that both supporters and opponents of the tariff agreed upon.

Explanation:

Question 24

The Tariff of Abominations (1828) led to South Carolina threatening secession due to its opposition to the high tariff, which hurt Southern economies. Missouri, New York, and Alabama did not threaten secession over this tariff.

During the Nullification Crisis, Henry Clay crafted the Compromise Tariff of 1833, which reduced tariffs over time, satisfying both tariff supporters and opponents (like South Carolina). Option A is incorrect (he didn’t encourage secession). Option B is wrong (he focused on compromise, not military enforcement). Option C is incorrect (he didn’t seek to repeal all tariffs, just adjust them).

Answer:

C. South Carolina

Question 25