A nation-state can be defined as a political unit without a separate identity or a large majority.
without an independent state or a majority representation.
with a majority of similar people living under a government.
with like individuals who lack government representatio

The goods the europeans wanted the most were gold, jewels, silk, perfumes, and especially spices.

Jackson  said nullification 'means insurrection and war,' and called it a treasonous attack on america. the second aspect of the  force bill  was the passing in congress of a lower tariff in 1833. this was offered as a compromise to avoid conflict with south carolina, and to attempt to defuse the tense situation.source google