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Structured Conversation Questions
Observational
What occurred during the Nullification Crisis?
During the Nullification Crisis, ...Relational
How is the Nullification Crisis related to states' rights?
The Nullification Crisis is related to states' rights because...Inferential
South Carolina seceded from the Union 27 years later, in 1860. How did the Nullification Crisis contribute to South Carolina's secession?
The Nullification Crisis contributed to South Carolina's secession by...
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Students might notice in this visual:
- Congress passed a tariff that helped the North but hurt the South.
- South Carolina responded with the Nullification Act.
- President Andrew Jackson threatened to use force.
- Vice President John C. Calhoun supported South Carolinaās stance.
- The timeline includes years 1828, 1832, and 1833, showing how the event escalated.
EXTENDING THE DISCUSSION
After the observational question, randomly call on one or more students to share what they or their partner answered. Then ask the class, āDid anyone noticeā¦?ā using the suggestions above or anything else youāve noticed.
After the observational question, randomly call on one or more students to share what they or their partner answered. Then ask the class, āDid anyone noticeā¦?ā using the suggestions above or anything else youāve noticed.
Students might wonder:
- Why was the tariff such a big deal to the South?
- Could other states also nullify laws they didnāt like?
- Why did Calhoun support South Carolina but Jackson didnāt?
- What would have happened if Jackson had actually used force?
- How did this event influence the decision to secede later?
EXTENDING THE DISCUSSION
After students have shared what they notice, ask the class, āDid anyone wonderā¦?ā using the suggestions above or anything else you might think is interesting or relevant to the lesson.
After students have shared what they notice, ask the class, āDid anyone wonderā¦?ā using the suggestions above or anything else you might think is interesting or relevant to the lesson.
Example student responses
To the observational question, What occurred during the Nullification Crisis?
LOW-LEVEL
During the Nullification Crisis, South Carolina didnāt want the tariff, so they said no to the law.
HIGH-LEVEL
During the Nullification Crisis, South Carolinaās legislature passed the Nullification Act to reject a federal tariff, arguing it hurt their economy and violated statesā rights.
RESPONDING TO RESPONSES
Emphasize and celebrate each studentās use of the key vocabulary to support a culture of āno wrong answers.ā
Emphasize and celebrate each studentās use of the key vocabulary to support a culture of āno wrong answers.ā
Julie Ann Sibal
I like that this visual non-glossary is manageable for nullification. I would like to suggest having one for the Bank War for Jackson and for Jackson itself since it is also part of US History for 8th Grade. Thank you and keep on rocking with this VNG!
05-30-25
Stephen Fleenor
Thanks so much! This is great feedback, we'll add these visuals to our list!
06-02-25