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Tariff of 1828/Tariff of Abominations
This was a protective tariff passed by Andrew Jackson, in order to protect industry in the North. This ruined trade with Europe, which in turn ruined the southern region's economy, as they relied heavily on trade with England for financial gain. -
The South Carolina Exposition
Written by Vice President John C. Calhoun, this was an essay explaining that Calhoun thought the Tariff of 1828 unconstitutional, and encouraged the states to ally together and nullify the tariff. -
South Carolina Nullification
South Carolina refused to pay the protective tariff and threatened to secede from the Union if it was not lifted. -
Jackson's Proclamation to South Carolina
Jackson warned South Carolina that they were coming very close to treason, and if needed, he would personally lead the U.S. Army to S.C. to enforce the law. -
Tariff of 1832
This protective tariff was designed to lower the duties enforced by the Tariff of Abominations in order to resolve the conflict created by it. This fueled the South's rebellious fire even more. -
Force Bill
This allowed Andrew Jackson to use the navy and army to enforce the law and collect the duties of Tariffs 1828 and 1832. South Carolina nullified this bill and refused still to pay the taxes. -
Clay's Compromise
Senator Henry Clay proposed a bill (quickly passed) that specified that all duties in excess of 20 percent of the value of the goods imported were to be reduced year by year, so that by 1842, the duties would reach the level of the moderate tariff of 1816.