Daniel Webster refuted Calhoun's theory of American government by arguing that
A. the Constitution was created by "the people" and not as a compact among the separate states.
B. southerners should support western expansion due to New England's growing political power.
C. Jackson's economic policies were at fault.
D. the Homestead Act was indeed unconstitutional.
Answer: A
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