US History I Unit 3 Challenge 3

US History I Unit 3 Challenge 3 May 17, 1815 My dearest brother Nolan, I hope this letter finds you well. Although we are distant from one another — I in Rhode Island and you in Georgia — I think of you often and eagerly await a return letter. What are your thoughts on democratic politics here in the early 19th century? We have not spoken much of politics since we have become men, and I am curious about your stances on many issues. How is your family? How do you fare on your farm and working the land? Your loving brother, Claude Choose the statement that does NOT accurately characterize the nature of democratic politics in the early 19th century. Thus began a correspondence between the two brothers that continued for many years as the United States underwent growth and change. An excerpt from one of Nolan’s letters: The crisis we have recently faced with the electoral college has convinced me that the United States cannot continue with a single–political party system. I'm referring of course, dear brother, to the (A) election of 1824 Nolan wrote again to his brother: You ask if the 1828 tariff has had any negative effects here in the South. I say assuredly that it has. Our economy relies on the cash crop of cotton, and as a result we depend on imported manufactured goods. Thus, our interests are threatened by paying this burdensome tax. In addition, the price of cotton has fallen, so our incomes have fallen as well. Choose "true" if the statement describes an action or event leading up to the nullification crisis of 1832. Choose "false" if it does not. = Correct Answer = Incorrect Answer true false Many felt the federal government was biased in favor of Northern ● manufacturers. Vice president John Calhoun insisted upon “sovereign powers” ● between federal and state governments. South Carolina threatened to secede from the country if the tariff wasn’t lifted. ● Claude, who belonged to the Whig Party, wrote to Nolan in 1830 about president Andrew Jackson. “Why do you support him, brother? He is much hated here. We consider him to be exercising tyrannical powers, much like King George III.” Nolan quickly responded, “I support him for many reasons, dear Claude.” Choose two characteristics of Andrew Jackson that appealed to his supporters. Because the two brothers held different political stances, their letters became slightly argumentative at times. Each defended his position with passion but did little to convince the other to agree. Classify the brothers’ statements as more reflective of the "Whig" or the "Democratic" Party. = Correct Answer = Incorrect Answer