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Doctrine of Nullification
The Doctrine said the state had the option to reject federal law. The doctrine was first introduced by Thomas Jefferson. -
The Tariff of 1816
The Tariff of 1816 put a 20-25% tax on all foreign goods. -
The Tariff of 1824
was the second protective tariff that raised duties still higher. There was 35% duty on imported iron, wool, cotton, and hemp. -
The Tariff of 1828
The tax was the main tax that caused the Nullification crisis. It was the third protective tariff and taxes increased to nearly 50% -
South Carolina Exposition
The south saw the tax as a threat and decided to exposition and protest. -
Tariffs Declared Unconstitutional
John C. Calhoun started the arguments that the 1828 Tariff of Abominations was unconstitutional. -
Tariff of 1832
The Tariff of 1832 reduced the tariff and returned to the 35% tax -
Nullification Proclamation
President Andrew Jackson was angry that the Tariff of 1832 had been "Nullified" by South Carolina. -
John C. Calhoun Resigns
s. John C. Calhoun resigned in protest against Jackson's continuing support of the 1828 Tariff of Abominations. -
The Compromise Tariff
The Compromise Tariff proposed by Henry Clay was now passed by Congress. -
The End of the Nullification Crisis
The Nullification Crisis finally ended when the South Carolina state ended the arguement with the federal government. -
1833 Force Bill
The force bill authorized that military force could be used on any state refusing to pay the tariffs,
