Had an economy based on industry.

Region had warm climate and fertile topsoil, making it suitable for agriculture.

Believed that the U.S. Constitution was a compact made by independent states that could withdraw voluntarily.

Favored high tariffs to protect American industries.

Wanted land in the western territories distributed quickly and cheaply so it could develop into large agriculture holdings.

Rejected the concept of nullification.

Needed low tariffs in order to buy goods cheaply from abroad.

Residents were more likely to provide for themselves through hunting, fishing and farming.

Supported the doctrines of states' rights.

Feared losing factory workers to settlements in the West.

Believed states had power to determine if laws passed by Congress were constitutional.

Though secession was illegal.

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