Nullification Crisis.

By Xullio

  • Tariff of abomination.

    This was designed to not pass Congress because, by free trade supporters it was seen as hurting both industry and farming, but it passed anyway.

  • The South Carolina Exposition and Protest.

    The South Carolina Exposition and Protest was penned acruilating the doctrine of nullification.

  • Hayne-webster debate.

    Was A nine-day long unplanned exchange between Senators Robert Y. Hayne and Daniel Webster,

  • The Tariff of 1832.

    The Tariff of 1832 was referred to as a protectionist tariff in the United States. The purpose of this tariff was to act as a remedy for the conflict created by the Tariff of 1828.

  • Jackson's Proclomation Against Nullification.

    Andrew Jackson saw Nullification as a threat to the union and since he felt it was a threat President Andrew Jackson issued a Proclamation to the People of South Carolina that disputed a states' right to nullify a federal law.

  • The Ordinance of Nullification.

    declared that the 1829 and 1832 Tariffs were unconstitutional and thus null and void.

  • The Force Bill.

    authorized the use of military force against any state that resisted the tariff acts.

  • South Carolina Repeal of Nullification.

    The South Carolina convention reconvened and repealed its tariff Nullification Ordinance. This nullified the force bill and the crisis was over, leading both sides to be able to find reasons to claim victory.

  • Compromise Tariff of 1833.

    Henry Clay helped broker a compromise bill with Calhoun that slowly lowered tariffs over the next decade. This tariff reduced high tariff rates only marginally, and left in place fairly strong protectionist barriers.