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The Tariff of 1824
This was a sectional tariff that was adding to the tariff of 1816. This tariff was put on iron products, wool, and cotton textiles that were produced by Britain. This was made in order to help support and protect America's industry. The north supported this tariff because it helped bring them profits from an increase in business from the south. The south didn't like this tariff because it costed more to purchase goods from Britain, but they still purchased some so they weren't to angry. -
The Tariff of 1828
The tariff of 1828 was an increase to the tariff of 1824. This tariff was designed to protect the northern industries. It became too expensive for Americans to trade with any foreign country. The north loved this tariff because it forced the south to purchase from them, which helped them make more profits. The south hated this tariff and labeled it the tariff of abomination, because they could only afford to purchases from the north, even though they liked British products. -
The South Carolina Exposition
The South Carolina Exposition was a pamphlet written by Jackson's former vice president Calhoun.Calhoun resigned because he didn't approve of the high tariffs Jackson enforced. In this pamphlet, Calhoun stated that states could nullify any laws that were unconstitutional and in this case the tariffs were. The southern states who were suffering from the tariffs supported Calhoun's because they wanted the tariffs to be removed. The north who were benefiting from the tariffs disliked the pamphlet, -
The Tariff of 1832
The tariff of 1832 was created to help lower some of the high tariffs that were already in place. It lowered some, but the tariffs were still high on wool and iron. The north were happy with this because they believed it would satisfy the south while still helping them make profit. The south were outraged by this tariff. They wanted a significant drop in the tariff and believed the government wasn't listening to them. This was a key factor into the want for nullification. -
South Carolina Nullification
After the tariff of 1332, delegates from South Carolina met to discuss what actions they should take. They declared the tariffs of 1828 and 1832 unconstitutional and made it clear it wouldn't be accepted. The delegates stated that if the tariffs weren't lifted or improved, South Carolina would secede from the U.S.. The north was angry because they believed this was too drastic, while the south supported this reaction. President Jackson understood the frustration, but would accept this defiance. -
Jackson's Proclamation Against Nullification
In response to South Carolina's threats, Jackson issued a Proclamation against the nullification. He stated that states have no right to act against the government and cannot nullify their laws. He also aid that he will intervene with force if needed. The northern states supported this reaction as keeping things as they are will benefit them. The south was angered by this and many people stopped supporting their "common southern president".This drew an line in the sand that would hurt the south. -
Hayne's Counter proclamation
Haynes was that governor of South Carolina and stated that if a state is oppressed by a certain law it is their right to declare it unconstitutional and nullify it. This was done to directly attack Jackson. Many southerners and the state of South Carolina supported this because someone was defending them and agreeing the tariffs are unfair. It also increases opposition to Jackson. The northerners believe that this proclamation is inaccurate as the central government has control. -
Force Bill
After asking Congress to help with the issue, they approved the Force Bill. This gave Jackson the right to send in a military to enforce that the tariffs were paid and stopped in efforts to secede. This made the north happy because the tariffs would be paid again. The South didn't like the force and the return to tariffs but it eliminated the want to secede for now. Jacksonian's gained more faith in the President because he was able to return order and prevented further conflict. -
Clay's Compromise
This was the tariff of 1833 that was proposed by Henry Clay. This tariff would be away to calm the angered people in South Carolina. It would gradually lower the high tariffs that were placed by Jackson back to what they were in 1816. Both the north and the south supported this tariff. The north who wanted peace liked that this defused the southern states. The southern states, specifically South Carolina, were happy that the tough tariffs were being lifted and their voices were heard. -
South Carolina Repeal of Nullification
Not long after Clay's Compromise was created, South Carolina repealed their call for nullification. Because they reached their main goal of having the tariffs removed, they eased their tension with the federal government. This caused for a time of satisfaction with the tariffs. They were still slightly in place which benefited the north, but also were not too extreme and didn't damage the south.
