Thomas Jefferson statement "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" comes from a direct reference from writings of

“Letter Concerning Toleration” by English Enlightenment author John Locke.

They had to go back and forth to the atlantic ocean and the pacific ocean to build the panama canal thats the best i can answer

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