-
Tariff of 1828
Also known as the Tariff of Abominations was passed in May of 1828 to protect the industrial centers the Northeast from the European counterparts. -
Webster-Haynes Debates
Congress debates over the South and it's growing opposition to the protectives tariffs protecting the industry of the Northeast. Another instance of State versus Federal government powers. -
South Carolina Veto
In 1832, the South Carolina legislature voted to "veto" the tariff, declaring it unconstitutional. -
Force Bill
Gave the President (Andrew Jackson at the time) authority to use the military to keep South Carolina in line. -
Compromise Tariff Act of 1833
Reduced the taxes on imported industrial goods imposed by the Tariff of 1828.