We [New Englanders] look upon the states, not as separated, but
as united. We love to dwell on that union, and on the mutual
happiness which it has so much promoted.
In our
contemplation, Carolina and Ohio are parts of the same
country. . . . We do not impose geographical limits to our patriotic
feeling or regard. ...
-Senator Daniel Webster, reply to Senator Robert Hayne,
January 1830
In this reply, Daniel Webster is reacting to -
A the inability of citizens to elect Supreme Court justices
B an attempted nullification of a federal law by a state
C a proposal to revise the amendment process of the U.S. Constitution
D the federal seizure of private land for transportation networks
