Nullification Crisis from 1828 to 1833

Tarrif Law of 1828

Oct 12, 1828

The Tariff of 1828 had been purposely drafted to make Andrew Jackson appear as a free trade advocate in the South and as a protectionist in the North.
After enactment of this measure, Southern cotton producers became deeply alarmed when they learned of British threats to seek other markets, given that the cost of American cotton had become so high. South Carolina declared the Tariff of 1828 to be null and void and not binding on the state or its citizens.

John C. Calhoun

Dec 12, 1828

Led a majority of South Carolina slaveholders that claimed that a state had the right to nullify or veto federal laws and secede from the Union.

James Hamilton, Robert Hayne, and George McDuffie

Oct 12, 1829

Formed the States Rights and Free Trade Party to implement nullification after Calhoun’s break with President Andrew Jackson became final

Webster-Hayne Debate

Oct 13, 1830

Webster - Nationalism
Hayne - State's rights

Proclamation to the People of South Carolina

Oct 12, 1832

Jackson warns South Carolina to not succeed from the Union

Compromise Tariff Law

Oct 13, 1833

Gradually lowered the protective tariff rates over the next 10 years. The Compromise Tariff ended the Nullification Crisis.