Evaluate the long-term significance of the Nullification Crisis in the context of federal and state power dynamics in the United States.
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The Nullification Crisis had long-term significance in shaping the balance of federal and state power by setting a precedent for federal authority over states. It demonstrated that while states could challenge federal laws, the federal government had the ultimate power to enforce its laws. The crisis also highlighted the ongoing tension between state sovereignty and federal supremacy, a theme that would continue to play out in American history, particularly leading up to the Civil War.
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What long-term impact did the Nullification Crisis have on the balance of federal and state power?
- A.
It diminished the role of the federal government in state affairs.
- B.
It led to the immediate secession of several Southern states.
- C.
It reinforced the federal government's authority over states.
- D.
It permanently resolved all conflicts between federal and state powers.
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