Proclamation Regarding Nullification Quizzes
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Q. What does the term "petticoat politics" refer to?
The dress code at Jackson's first inauguration
Jackson accusing Calhoun of being unmanly
Petticoats becoming a metaphor for the underhandedness of political debate
Floride Calhoun and other politicians' wives ostracizing Peggy Eaton because of scandalous rumors
Q. Calhoun and Jackson actually agreed on which of these?
The United States required a more centralized federal banking system.
South Carolina had the constitutional right to secede, but not the moral authority.
The power of the federal government should be limited and not infringe on the rights of the states.
Survivor: Marquesas was totally the best season ever.
Q. Which of these is true of Calhoun and Jackson's frenemy status?
They were both anti-slavery until 1832.
They bought each other Applebee's gift cards for every birthday then demanded them back.
The Petticoat Affair was the beginning of their estrangement.
They fought constantly about the banking system, but always went out for espresso afterwards.
Q. Which of these was a nickname for John C. Calhoun?
The Arch-Nullifier
Mr. South Carolina
Dr. No
JoCal
Q. During an 1830 presidential dinner party, Andrew Jackson gave the toast, "Our federal Union, it must be preserved." How did John C. Calhoun respond?
He didn't. He nullified his party invitation and didn't show up.
"To life, to life, l'chaim!"
"What he said."
"The Union, next to our liberty, most dear."