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Tariff of Abominations
The Tariff of Abominations was made in an effort to shield the North and West from having to compete with imports from other countries. It also aided in government fund-raising. It taxed imports, which led to an increase in the price of numerous items for those in the South. People in the South believed that the tariff was unfair because it only provided protection for North American producers. If the tariffs weren't reduced, South Carolina threatened to break apart. -
South Carolina Exposition and Protest
The South Carolina Exposition and Protest claimed that states have the authority to reject federally issued legislation. John C. Calhoun chose nullification over the disastrous notion of seceding. He persuaded the states to evaluate whether or not taxing imports, which was done solely to raise money, was constitutional. Written covertly both during Jackson's administration and his vice-presidential campaign. The same month (December), he announced his resignation as vice president. -
Webster/Hayne Debate
For the Webster and Hayne Debate, one of the Senators of Massachusetts, Daniel Webster, and one of the Senators of South Carolina, Robert Hayne, got together and had a debate concerning protectionist tariffs. Webster defended nationalism's purpose and the supremacy of the federal government over state governments. Hayne on the other hand argues that states have the ability to void laws and discusses the role of states in government. -
Tariff of 1832
The Tariff of 1832 replaced the Tariffs of Abominations in an effort to appease the residents of the South. John Calhoun and Henry Clay's influence persuaded Congress to reduce tariffs. They changed the tariff such that it now only has a 35% tax instead of a 50% charge. South Carolinians from the South were still unsatisfied. -
Ordinance of Nullification
If the federal government attempted to enact the tariffs, South Carolina threatened to leave the Union. It believed that within the state of South Carolina, the tariffs from 1828 and 1832 were invalid. Even the creation of an army to carry out the secession is suggested by the governor of South Carolina. -
Jackson's Nullification Proclamation
South Carolina, according to Andrew Jackson, was "The Brink of Insurrection and Treason." He said he was ready to employ military action to suppress the protest and enforce U.S. federal law, and he issued this as a warning. This was done in response to the Nullification Ordinance and subsequent demonstrations. He asserts that their attempts at nullification and secession are in violation of the Constitution. -
Compromise Tariff
By compelling Congress to change the tariff, the South Carolina government demonstrated to the rest of the US that one state can get whatever it wants. Jackson managed to maintain the Union. Over a ten-year period, the tax rates on tariffs would gradually decrease. Henry Clay, known as the Great Compromiser of the 1800s, offered this tariff idea. The Nullification Crisis was resolved. Henry Clay was developing the American System. Their actions were reversed by South Carolina. -
Force Bill
Congress increased the President's authority so that he could enforce laws and tariffs with the use of armed force. Overall, the Force Bill disregarded or rejected the notion that any individual state had the authority to secede or to void any federal statute, tax, or other regulation.