Question

Which BEST describes the purpose of the South Carolina Exposition and Protest, which was written by John C. Calhoun? A) to explain why the South was nullifying the Tariff of 1828 B) to describe the ways the Tariff of 1828 would help Southerners C) to persuade Northern states to rebel against the federal government D) to ask England for help if the South decided to secede from the Union

Answer 1

Letter A is the correct answer.

The South Carolina Exposition and Protest, also known as Calhoun's Exposition, was written by John Calhoun and its main purpose was to explain the reason why the South was nullifying the Tariff of 1828. Even though Calhoun's Exposition was not adopted by South Carolina legislature, the document was printed with amendment later on.