John Calhoun reacted to the Tariff of 1828 by claiming that states had the right to cancel any federal law deemed unconstitutional. This position is part of his doctrine of nullification, where he argued that states could invalidate federal laws that they believed overstepped the powers granted to the federal government by the Constitution. Calhoun's opposition to the tariff was rooted in his belief that it unfairly targeted the Southern states and benefited Northern industrial interests.
How did John Calhoun react to the Tariff of 1828?
He led a charge to impose stricter regulations on the Second Bank of the United States.
He led a charge to impose stricter regulations on the Second Bank of the United States.
He claimed that states had the right to cancel any federal law deemed unconstitutional.
He claimed that states had the right to cancel any federal law deemed unconstitutional.
He devised a Force Bill allowing the president the right to use the army to enforce the tariff.
He devised a Force Bill allowing the president the right to use the army to enforce the tariff.
He used his power as vice president to influence President Jackson to oppose the tariff.
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