Nullification Crisis

Tariff of 1824

May 22, 1824

This tariff was created in order to protect United States manufacturing. This tariff caused mixed reactions within the country because northerners loved it because it helped them make more money and the southerners hated it because it was unfair that the north was benefiting and the south was getting hurt by having to buy more expensive products.

The South Carolina Exposition

1828

The exposition was a pamphlet written by John C. Calhoun, vice president to Jackson. Calhoun had to remain anonymous, but his pamphlet called the tariff unconstitutional and told South Carolina that they should nullify the tariff completely. Calhoun's motivations in writing this was to protect the people of South Carolina and let them know that they are being taken advantage of.

Tariff of 1828

May 19, 1828

This tariff raised taxes on imported manufacturers so that it would make people purchase American made goods over foreign goods. The south's reaction was anger because they argued that the taxes only benefited northern manufacturing, and it hurt the south's economy.

South Carolina Repeal of Nullification

1832

The convention met and decided to repeal the Ordinance of Nullification because a new compromise was created, giving South Carolina more benefits. This was a positive reaction because it relieved tension (for the time being) between South Carolina and the Union.

South Carolina Nullification

1832

In 1832 the convention met and declared that the previous tariffs were unconstitutional and they were not going to follow them. South Carolina threatened that if they were going to be forced to pay the tariffs, they would secede. The motivation behind this was that South Carolina was tired of being taken advantage of and they thought that the whole situation was unfair, so they decided that they had had enough.

Tariff of 1832

Jul 13, 1832

This tariff reduced the previous tariffs, acting as a remedy for any conflict. Southerners reactions were positive because the government had finally listened to their needs, but tariffs were still in place, so it didn't solve the problem.

Jackson's Proclamation Against Nullification

Dec 10, 1832

In response to South Carolina's nullification, Jackson threatens to march into the state with an army and navy and everyone who refused to pay the tariff would be hung. South Carolinian's were outraged because their president just threatened to kill them, but also this showed other states that they cannot question the government without getting threatened.

Clay's Compromise

1833

After the Force Bill was passed, Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun met and created the Compromise Tariff which was meant to solve the nullification crisis. The motivation behind this was to put an end to the tension between South Carolina and the United States. Eventually this compromise was enacted and was helpful for both sides.

Hayne's Counter Proclamation

Jan 16, 1833

South Carolina's governor, Robert Haynes declared that the state was allowed to nullify a tax if they believed it to be unconstitutional. This put South Carolina in a place of conflict with their own president, Andrew Jackson.

Force Bill

Mar 2, 1833

This bill stated that president Jackson can enforce the tariffs even if he has to use force. The reasons and motivations behind this was to let the south know that their noncooperation would not be tolerated.