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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams: Domestic Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
John Quincy Adams did not have any easy time as president. Read about his dreams for the nation, and what really was implemented.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: The Nullification Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
In response to the Tariff of 1828, vice president John C. Calhoun asserted that states had the right to nullify federal laws.
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1816 1860: The Second American Party System and the Tariff

For Students 9th - 10th
At this resource, scroll to 1824 to find Henry Clay's support of an American System that would encourage economic development for all parts of the nation. The entire resource deals with tax matters from 1816.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: 1828 Tariff of Abominations

For Students 9th - 10th
The Tariff of Abominations was the name given by its southern opponents to the Tariff of 1828 and was designed to protect American industry from cheaper British commodities.