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John C. Calhoun was 7th Vice President of the United States and from South Carolina. Calhoun was Vice President to both John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. Calhoun tried to run for President but was unable to gain the nomination, losing to Polk.
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DevinJohn C. Calhoun was a leading political figure in the first half of the 19th century. In addition to serving in Congress and the Senate, he served as Vice President under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson from 1825-1832. He remains the only native born South Carolinian to serve as Vice President.
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Which South Carolina senator supported slavery state's rights and nullification?
John C. Calhoun
What Senator from South Carolina defended the states' rights doctrine in senatorial debate?
John C. Calhoun
What two south American countries have female presidents?
Chile and Argentina have female presidents. Guyana also had a female president whoes name was Janet Jagan.
What Presidents of the US born in NC?
There have been three Presidents of the United States who were born in North Carolina: Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, and Andrew Johnson. Andrew Jackson, the seventh President, was born in the Waxhaws region on the border of North and South Carolina. James K. Polk, the 11th President, was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Andrew Johnson, the 17th President, was born in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Who was president during the South Carolina nullification crisis?
Andrew Jackson, 1829-1837. He ended it by massing troops and preparing to invade South Carolina, so they backed down...fast! If he had gone ahead, chances are the American Civil-War would have happened 30 years earlier, and there is little doubt Jackson would have kicked butt.
