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The word liberty, in John, C. Calhoun's, really emphasizes South Carolina's strong belief in what?
"The Union, next to our liberty, most dear. May we always remember that it can only be preserved by distributing equally the benefits and burdens of the Union."
(1 point)
National unity above all else
States' rights
Federal government's power to regulate slavery
A desire for tax reform
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States' rights.
Calhoun (and South Carolina) put liberty — meaning state sovereignty and the right to govern themselves (including protecting slavery) — above federal authority, a core states' rights position.
Calhoun (and South Carolina) put liberty — meaning state sovereignty and the right to govern themselves (including protecting slavery) — above federal authority, a core states' rights position.
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