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Tariff of 1824
A small tariff designed to protect northern textiles and other industries form cheaper British goods. -
Tariff of 1828
The federal government passed the tariff, also known as the Tariff of Abominations. The president during this time was Andrew Jackson. It was created to protect northern industry, which angered the south. -
The South Carolina Exposition and Protest
A document created anonymously by John Quincy Adams' Vice President, John C Calhoun, which stated that it the Tariff of 1828 was not repealed, South Carolina threatened to Secede. -
Tariff of 1832
A third tariff which was created to solve the crisis by lowering the tax. -
South Carolina's Nullification
The Congress of South Carolina nullified the Tariff of 1828. -
Jackson's Proclamation Against Nullification
Andrew Jackson, the president, claimed South Carolina did not have the authority to nullify a federal law. -
Hayne's Counter Proclamation
Governor Haynes argued against Jackson, saying that states had the right to nullify federal laws, which he continued to do even after troops had arrived in South Carolina. -
Force Bill
Andrew Jackson proposes and passes a bill for the federal troops to invade South Carolina. -
Clay's Compromise
Also known as the Tariff of 1833, it was a compromise created by Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun. -
South Carolina Repeal of Nullification
In threat of invasion from force bill, South Carolina repeals the nullification of the Tariff of 1828.
