What was Calhoun's stance on protective tariffs?
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Answer
In the late 1820s, John C. Calhoun's views changed radically, and he became a leading proponent of states' rights, limited government, nullification, and opposition to high tariffs. He believed that protective tariffs unfairly favored the North and harmed the interests of the white South.
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