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The Tariff of 1824
This tariff was meant to make Americans purchase American made products instead of the cheaper, British goods. Many Americans were purchasing goods such as; wool, cotton, and agricultural goods. -
The Tariff of 1828
More commonly known as the "Tariff of Abominations" was once again meant to be a protective tariff, designed to protect the growing industry of the north. -
The South Carolina Exposition
Also known as "Calhoun's Exposition" was composed in December by Calhoun himself, it was a protest against the tariff of 1828, claiming that if the tariff was not repealed, the state of South Carolina would secede. -
The Tariff of 1832
This tariff was meant to remedy the conflicts from the Tariff of 1828, and reduced the existing tariffs. However, it was still unsatisfactory in the south. -
South Carolina Nullification
South Carolina attempted to nullify the tariffs within the state, later they would threaten to secede. -
Jackson's Proclamation Against Nullification
Jackson made a proclamation to the state of South Carolina, who was threatening to secede. -
Hayne's Counter Proclamation
Governor Hayne, and the state of South Carolina proceeded to pass laws, in spite of the Ordinance of Nullification. In return Jackson brought the matter to congress, it was later introduced to the senate, which John C. Calhoun was apart of. -
Force Bill
Also known as "An Act further to provide for the collection of duties on imports" was enacted by congress during the nullification crisis. The force bill authorized Jackson to use force against the state of South Carolina or any state that resisted the tariffs. -
South Carolina Repeal of Nullification
It officially declared that the tariffs of both 1828 and 1832 were unconstitutional and unenforceable in South Carolina. -
Clay's Compromise
Also known as the Compromise of 1850, it was meant to reduce sectional conflict. Written by Henry Clay.
