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Tariff of Abonomations
A tariff for the purpose of promoting domestic manufacturing and protecting American industries. It raised the prices of imported goods by 50 percent.
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South Carolina Exposition and Protest (1828)
Shortly after the passing of Tariff of Abomination, a particular state felt so hurt that they wrote the South Carolina Exposition and Protest which was put into newspapers. This was secretly drafted by the Vice President, John C. Calhoun, and they deemed the Tariff as unconstitutional. -
Tariff of 1832
Reduced the severity of the Tariff of Abominations in response to the protests of South Carolina on the original tariff. This would not permanently resolve this conflict. -
Ordinance of Nullification (1832)
After feeling that their grievances went unheard, South Carolina adopted a ordinance of nullification. This stated that the citizens of South Carolina are not forced to be obliged to follow the tariffs of 1828 and 1832. They considered those tariffs null and void. -
Jackson's Proclamation towards the people of South Carolina
After the Ordinance of Nullification, Jackson made a Proclamation towards the citizens that explained the dynamics of federal government's supremacy over state's government.
He also warned that disunion by violent means is considered treason. -
Force Bill (1833)
A bill that allowed the President to lawfully use military force against states that failed to comply with federal tariffs. This was in response to South Carolina's statement that it would declare the Tariff of Abominations and the Tariff 1832 null and void.
He was seen as a hero for keeping the union together.