WI: South Carolina leaves the Union during the Nullification Crisis of 1832.
In 1832, South Carolina was very angry over the federal tariffs of 1828 and 1832 because it would have a negative effect on their economy. South Carolina Senator John C. Calhoun had long talked about having a separate president for the South and was rallying supports. So my question is what if South Carolina leaves the Union in 1832 and John C. Calhoun is made its president? Would President Andrew Jackson lead an army to take back the state, like he vowed? Would other Southern states join South Carolina? How could New England, who was also angry about the Tariffs, impact the situation?
In 1832, South Carolina was very angry over the federal tariffs of 1828 and 1832 because it would have a negative effect on their economy. South Carolina Senator John C. Calhoun had long talked about having a separate president for the South and was rallying supports. So my question is what if South Carolina leaves the Union in 1832 and John C. Calhoun is made its president? Would President Andrew Jackson lead an army to take back the state, like he vowed? Would other Southern states join South Carolina? How could New England, who was also angry about the Tariffs, impact the situation?
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