Why was John C. Calhoun opposed to the tariffs of 1828 and 1832?

A.) He believed that states were bound to obey all federal laws, even if they seemed unfair.

B.) He wanted to raise the price of imported goods.

C.) He believed that it was unfair to support one region at the expense of another.

D.) He felt the tariffs were not raised high enough.

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Dean Short

14 September, 13:10

Why was John C. Calhoun opposed to the tariffs of 1828 and 1832?

A.) He believed that states were bound to obey all federal laws, even if they seemed unfair.

B.) He wanted to raise the price of imported goods.

C.) He believed that it was unfair to support one region at the expense of another.

D.) He felt the tariffs were not raised high enough.

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Rodriguez · Answer 1

Calhoun was vice president of the United States in 1824 under John Quincy Adams and was re-elected in 1828 under Andrew Jackson. Jackson was for the Tariff of 1828 and caused Calhoun to be opposed to Jackson, which led to Calhoun's resignation in 1832.

Antoine · Answer 2

Calhoun was vice president of the United States in 1824 under John Quincy Adams and was re-elected in 1828 under Andrew Jackson. Jackson was for the Tariff of 1828 and caused Calhoun to be opposed to Jackson, which led to Calhoun's resignation in 1832. You finish! Cheers AlexFray555