How did Jackson temporarily alleviate sectional rivalries during his presidency?
The Supreme Court declared secession to be illegal.
Congress passed the Compromise Tariff of 1833.
Martin Van Buren was elected president.
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Jackson temporarily alleviated sectional rivalries during his presidency by successfully negotiating the Compromise Tariff of 1833, which resolved tariff disputes between the North and the South. He also vetoed a bill that would have renewed the charter of the Second Bank of the United States, which was unpopular in the South and West. Additionally, he took a strong stance against nullification and secession, affirming federal authority over the states. These actions helped to reduce tensions between the regions and promote national unity.