Question

What justification did Southern states use in the 1800s to nullify tariff laws? a. states' rights b. right to secession c. popular sovereignty d. Kansas-Nebraska Act

Answer 1

The justification that Southern states used in the 1800s to nullify tariff laws were states' rights

Answer 2

The philosophy of politics that focuses on the rights of states on individual basis  against believed encroaching power of the government of United states.

Nullification crisis

• It was a conflict raised between United States federal government and  southern states.

• Politician John C. Calhoun was of the view that as per the constitution they have the right to oppose Federal laws.

• Southern states were opposing tariff laws imposed by the government of United States.

Therefore the justification used by southern states to nullify tariff laws was States' rights, OPTION A is correct.

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