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Tariff of Abominations
The Tariff of Abominations, also known as the Tariff of 1828, put almost a 50% tax on imported goods and raw materials. The purpose of this was to protect American industries by taxing imports from Europe because Northeastern states were suffering. -
Tariff of 1832
The Tariff of 1832 was an attempt to cause the conflict from the Tariff of 1828 to die down. This act essentially brought the import tax down to 35%. -
Hayne's Counter Proclamation
The Hayne's Counter Proclamation was a statement that responded to the Tariffs of 1828 that said the state of South Carolina would preserve their rights and would never surrender them especially not to suffer under the Constitution. -
Doctrine of Nullification
The Doctrine of Nullification, which was advocated by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, essentially stated that states have the right not to listen to the federal government if what they say may be unconstitutional -
South Carolina's Ordinance of Nullification
South Carolina's Ordinance of Nullification was declared void for the tariffs within the border of South Carolina. This was to state that a state had the right not to follow a law if that said state thought it was unconstitutional. They also threatened to become independent if Congress were to force these tariffs upon South Carolina. -
Jackson's Proclamation
Jackson's Proclamation, also known as the Nullification Proclamation, was essentially President Andrew Jackson telling the people of South Carolina that the tariffs were needed and important. -
The Force Act
The Force Act removed any options that the citizens of each state had of not complying with any laws. This act gave the president the power to use the military to go against those who did not comply with federal taxes and tariffs. -
Compromise Tariff
The Compromise Tariff of 1833 was a plan and action for a reduction of revenue by 20%.