In the 1820s, John C. Calhoun proposed his doctrine of nullification

A. as a means to end the national bank.

B. to reduce the political power of Andrew Jackson.

C. as an alternative to possible secession.

D. to support trade tariffs.

E. to counter the growing influence of abolitionism in the North.


C

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A) Yaroslav B) Vladimir I C) Rurik D) Basil I

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A) decreased use of railroad lines B) increased settlement in the Northwest C) decreased use of the port of New Orleans D) decreased growth of trade in the North

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