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Tariff of Abominations
the tariff of abominations raised rates making living is the South harder, and protected the Northern and western manufacturers. -
South Carolina Exposition and Protest
the south carolina exposition and protest was a protest against the Tariff of abominations. It stressed the fact that the states had the right to nullify/reject national law -
webster-Hayne debate
Hayne argues states rights to nullify laws. Webster emphasizes the authority of federal governments over states. -
Ordinance of Nullification
the ordinance of nullification was passed to null and avoid the tariffs of 1828 and 1832(tariff of abominations and the protectionist tariff). This tariff also passed laws enforcing a raise in military force. -
Tariff of 1832
the tariff of 1832 also known as the protectionist tariff acted as a peacemaker for conflicts and arguments that started after the tariff of abominations, but the South Carolinians still rejected the tariff. -
Jacksons Proclamation of 1832
Andrew Jackson's proclamation was issued against the nullification towards the people of South Carolina rather than the government. In this proclamation he told the people that what South Carolina was trying to accomplish was treason and that it could result in severe punishment for them. -
Clays Tariff Bill
clays tariff was proposed by senator Henry Clay also called the great compromiser. The clay tariff was a protective tariff that protected industries from British and agricultural goods imported by cutting the taxes. This caused the South Carolinians to back down from nullifying the tariff. -
Force Act
The Force Act was a bill passed by congress that gave the president the power to use the military power to enforce the duties and laws