Choosing Sides, 1830

As part of our Thanksgiving break assignments we examined the Webster-Hayne Debates and John Calhoun's Exposition of Protest.

Here is the question from your HW
Q? Which argument did you find most convincing - Webster's or Calhoun's? WHY? Here is how the class voted- 9 students chose Calhoun's state's rights position; 7 chose Webster's unionist position, and 6 did not complete the question (You will be assigned a side)

As we begin our study on the Antebellum south, expansion, and the gathering storm of the turbulent 1850's you will post blog responses based on the side you chose. Starting formulating (on paper) arguments for the following upcoming events so you are prepared to jump right into the conversation:
1. Annexation of Texas
2. Fugitive Slave Act
3. Expansion of slavery

If you would like to respond to this post, publish a interesting fact, quote, or anecdote about one of the following personalities: Henry Clay, John Calhoun, Daniel Webster, William Yancy, John Tyler, James K. Polk