S. Corley
AP US History
The Nullification Crisis
The American Spirit
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“Senator Robert Hayne Advocates Nullification” pages 271-272
1.
Is Hayne a disunionist?
2.
What is his objection to the Supreme Court as the final determiner of the constitutionality of
acts of Congress (judicial review)? Evaluate his argument.
“Daniel Webster Pleads for Union” pages 272 – 273
1.
What, to Webster, is a better alternative to nullification?
2.
According to Webster, in what ways has union preserved liberty?
3.
Ultimately, what objective do Webster and Hayne share?
“Jackson Fumes in Private” pages 276 – 277
1.
Was Jackson correct that the nullifiers of South Carolina were traitors? Explain.
2.
How far is he willing to go to prevent South Carolina from pursuing this path.
In class
American Issues, “Testing the Bonds of Union” – pages 144-146
1.
What connection does Freehling maintain that South Carolinians saw between the tariff and
abolitionism?
2. According to Freehling, why were South Carolinians willing to risk civil war in the nullification
crisis?
Conclusion:
Evaluate the theory of nullification. Is the right to nullify a federal law a necessary safeguard to
minority rights in a democracy? Explain and support your opinions.