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1828
"Tariff of Abominations" goes into effect -
1830
- Congress passes the Indian Removal Act
- Andrew Jackson vetoes the Maysville Road Bill
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1831
- Supreme Court issues Cherokee Nation v. Georgia decision
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1832
- Supreme Court issues Worcester v. Georgia decision.
- South Carolina passes Ordinance of Nullification.
- Andrew Jackson vetoes the Bank Recharter Bill.
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1833
- Congress passes the Force Bill, authorizing military force in South Carolina.
- Congress passes Henry Clay's compromise tariff with Jackson's support.
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1836
- Democratic candidate Martin Van Buren is elected president.
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1837
- Financial panic deflates the economy
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1837-38
- Eastern Indians are forced west on the Trail of tears
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1840
- Independent Treasury established
- Whig candidate William Henry Harrison is elected president.