Question 1

Where was John Caldwell Calhoun born?

Accepted Answer

South Carolina

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North Carolina

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Virginia

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Georgia

Question 2

What was one of Calhoun's positions in the U.S. government?

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Vice President

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Speaker of the House

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Attorney General

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Secretary of State

Question 3

What was Calhoun's stance on states' rights?

Accepted Answer

Believed in states' right to govern themselves

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Advocated for a monarchy

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Supported total anarchy

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Believed in a strong federal government

Question 4

What was Calhoun's role in the Nullification Crisis?

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Supported nullification

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Stayed neutral

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Opposed nullification

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Was not involved

Question 5

How was Calhoun viewed by many in the South?

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Hero who protected their way of life

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Enemy of the South

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Traitor to the South

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Neutral figure

Question 6

What was one of Calhoun's occupations?

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Lawyer

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Doctor

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Farmer

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Teacher

Question 7

What philosophy did Calhoun's political beliefs center around?

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States' rights

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Global governance

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Federal supremacy

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Tyranny of the majority

Question 8

Which American conflict did Calhoun play a role in leading up to?

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American Civil War

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War of 1812

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Revolutionary War

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Mexican-American War

Question 9

What was Calhoun's stance on slavery?

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Strong defense of slavery

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Opposed to slavery

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Neutral on slavery issue

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Advocate for abolition

Question 10

What position did Calhoun hold under Andrew Jackson?

Accepted Answer

Vice President

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Speaker of the House

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S. Senator

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Secretary of War

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