Nullification Crisis

Tariff of Abominations

1828

This tariff was made to raise the cost of imported goods and also help domestic industries. This tariff got its name from South Carolina as they were against the tariff because it would affect the price of their cotton. As an effect, South Carolina would be very angry and tensions would rise.

South Carolina stands on its own 1829-1833

1829

During this time South Carolina stands on its own and is refusing help from the government. As they do not believe in the tariff during this time they are rebelling against the tariff. This will lead to nullification.

Congress Passed A Revised Tariff

1832

Congress wanted to come up with a solution to the problem, so they proposed a tarrif that was not as high stakes as the last one. This tariff would lower the prices on some items but it still did not please South Carolina.

Ordinance of Nullification

1832

In this act, South Carolina declares the two tariffs of 1828 and 1832 Null and Void. As an effect this would begin the true nullification crisis, the big debate about wether the states could declare federal laws null.

Jackson issued a proclamation

1832

Jackson is continuting to try to come up with a solution to the crisis so he creates a proclomation. Here he states that if the states do not follow the tarrifts he will enfore the laws with military and/ or force.

Jackson Sent Troops to South Carolina

1832

Here Jackson sent seven naval vessels and one officer. The purpose of doing this is to try to get the state, of South Carolina, to enforce the new tariff and the laws.

Compromised Reached : Clays Tarrif Bill

1833

This bill would finally bring a resolution to the situation. He proposed that every year they reduce the costs by 20 percent. That way, by 1842 the Tariff would go back down to the original tariff in 1816. Also during this time congress passed the Force Act which allows the president to use the force of the armed forces to enforce laws.