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The Tariff of 1828
This was a protective tariff passed by Congress to protect the Northern states from the competition with Europe. This tariff raised the tax on imported goods from England which prevented them from purchasing agricultural goods from the South. This badly affected the south because it raised the cost of living lowered their profits. -
The Tariff of 1832
This tariff was passed by to Congress to calm the protests of the South, this tariff lowered the tax on goods by 35%, but it ultimately failed. The southerners were still very angry and called for the nullification of all tariffs. -
The Ordinance of Nullification
This was passed in response to the Tariff of 1828 and 1832, by the South Carolina legislature. This law proclaimed both tariffs as null and void in the states. The Southern States also threatened to secede the union if they continued to enforce tariffs. -
Nullification Proclamation
This was issued by President Jackson in response to the Ordinance of Nullification directly to South Carolina. This proclamation highlighted federal rights over state rights over issues such as tariffs. -
The Compromise Tariff of 1833
This was proposed by Henry Clay and John Calhoun to appease the north and the south. This law lowered tariffs over the next decade and was known for ending the Nullification Crisis. -
The Force Bill
This law gave the President the power to use the U.S Military to enforce the collection of tariffs in states that refused to pay.