The Clash of Ideologies

Pasquale De Marco

Summary

John C. Calhoun was a prominent American statesman and political theorist who played a significant role in the lead-up to the American Civil War. Born in South Carolina in 1782, Calhoun served in the U.S. House of Representatives and as Secretary of War before becoming the seventh vice president of the United States under President James Monroe.

Calhoun was a strong advocate for states' rights and a proponent of slavery. He believed that states had the right to nullify federal laws that they deemed unconstitutional, and he opposed the federal government's attempts to restrict slavery in the territories. Calhoun's ideas were put to the test in the nullification crisis of 1832-1833, when South Carolina threatened to secede from the Union over the issue of tariffs. Calhoun resigned from the vice presidency to lead the opposition to President Andrew Jackson's policies, but the crisis was eventually resolved through compromise.

Calhoun continued to serve in the Senate until his death in 1850. He was a leading voice for states' rights and slavery, and he played a key role in the debates over the annexation of Texas and the Mexican-American War. Calhoun's ideas had a profound impact on the course of American history, and he remains a controversial figure to this day.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of Calhoun's life, career, and political thought. It examines his childhood in South Carolina, his education at Yale College, and his early political career. The book also explores Calhoun's role in the nullification crisis, his tenure as vice president, and his subsequent service in the Senate. Finally, the book assesses Calhoun's legacy and his impact on American history.

Drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, this book offers a fresh perspective on Calhoun's life and thought. It is essential reading for anyone interested in American history, political science, or the history of slavery in the United States.

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Available since: 06/02/2025.

Print length: 160 pages.

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