South Carolina challenges federal government

Historical Context Note

Lucas Paul Richert (University of Saskatchewan)
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On 19 December, South Carolina declared the right of state nullification of federal laws. South Carolina was vehemently opposed to the Tariff of Abominations.

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Citation: Richert, Lucas Paul. "South Carolina challenges federal government". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2009 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=5952, accessed 29 March 2024.]

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