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The Tariff of 1824
This tariff was imposed to protect American industry against European competition, the general tariff was increased on wool and textiles. Was opposed by the Democratic-Republicans -
The Tariff of 1828
Was nick-named the "Tariff of Abominations" and "Black Tariff" was a continuation of the Tariff of 1824, it was meant to protect industry in the North. Southerners opposed this tariff because they were not benefiting them. The Democratic-Republicans made up mostly of the south reacted badly, denouncing it unjust and unconstitutional. -
The South Carolina Exposition
South Carolina Exposition was a pamphlet secretly written by John C. Calhoun, it proposed that the states should nullify the tariff and declare it void within it's borders. It was written in response to the Tariff of 1828, the Democratic-Republican's agreed with the principles of nullification, like the pamphlet suggested. -
The Tariff of 1832
This protective tariff was created in order to reduce the rates and simmer down the conflicts the previous tariffs had caused. However it was still not satisfactory in the eyes of Southerners,especially South Carolinians. The Democratic- Republicans still deemed this tariff as disappointing. -
South Carolina Nullification
South Carolina voted to nullify the tariffs of 1828 and 1832, within the state's borders. It also threatened to succeed from the Union if force was used against South Carolina.The Nullifiers were nervous that the tariffs would be permanent. -
Jackson's Proclamation Against Nullification
Andrew Jackson proclaimed to the state of South Carolina which debated a states' rights to nullify federal law. He privately threatened to invade South Carolina, and have the nullifiers hanged. -
Hayne's Counter Proclamation
Senator Robert Y. Hayne responded to Jackson's proclamation with a counter proclamation. This represented some of the opinions the Southerners had. -
Force Bill
Congress authorized the president to use military or naval force towards any state who refused to pay the tariffs.This angered many Southerners, but helped back up the president. -
Clay's Compromise
Henry Clay influenced a compromise bill that would gradually reduce the Tariff of 1832 by approximately ten percent throughout the span of eight years. This helped to somewhat settle the dispute between the Northerners and Southerners. -
South Carolina Repeal of Nullification
After the compromise bill, The Columbia convention met again and repealed the ordinance of nullification. It still nullified the Force Bill as a final act, but the Southerners were now at peace.
