The Great Triumvirate: Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, and John C. Calhoun

Vocabulary flashcards covering the political careers, achievements, and historical significance of Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, and John C. Calhoun.

George Wythe

The mentor who had a profound impact on Henry Clay's political views and guided him toward becoming an attorney.

Nullification Crisis of 1832

An event during which South Carolina declared its intention to nullify federal law and stop collecting tariffs.

The Great Compromiser

A nickname given to Henry Clay due to his central role in resolving the Nullification Crisis.

Whig Party

The political party of which Henry Clay was one of the early leaders.

United States Capitol Rotunda

The location where Henry Clay became the first person to lie in state following his death.

The Great Triumvirate

A trio of politicians comprising Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, and John C. Calhoun, who dominated the United States Congress for over thirty years.

Federalist Party

The political party under which Daniel Webster was elected to the House of Representatives after criticizing President James Madison's reasons for going to war.

"Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable."

The memorable phrase with which Daniel Webster famously concluded his remarks.

Daniel Webster

One of America's most prominent attorneys who argued as counsel in $223$ Supreme Court cases and served as Secretary of State under President John Tyler.

Secretary of War

The cabinet office that President James Monroe asked John C. Calhoun to fill in 1817.

John C. Calhoun

The second person in U.S. history to serve as vice president under two different presidents, who resigned his position on December 28, 1832.

Compromise of 1850

A legislative agreement settling disputes over whether slavery would be allowed in newly acquired territories, which John C. Calhoun opposed.