Nullification Crisis of 1828-1833

Nullification Ordinance

1828

South Carolina enacted the Nullification Ordinance in response to the Tariff of 1828, which ruled that the state's tariff laws were invalid and prohibited their implementation.

Tariff of Abominations

Mar 19, 1828

The purpose of the Tariff of 1828 was to protect newly established domestic companies by preventing Americans from buying goods from abroad and giving domestic rivals a competitive advantage. They did that by raising the price of imported goods by 50%.

South Carolina Exposition and the Protest

Dec 19, 1828

This was about Vice President John C. Calhoun arguing in The South Carolina Exposition and Protest that states should be able to overturn federal legislation that they believed to be unconstitutional. It expressly objected to the high tariffs that the federal government was imposing.

The Proclamation of Jackson

Dec 10, 1832

This was an event where President Andrew Jackson declared his views ina

The Proclamation of Jackson

Dec 10, 1832

When Jackson issued a Proclamation to the people of South Carolina the purpose was so the people would know they disputed the state's right to nullify a federal law.

Compromise Tarrif

1833

The purpose had been to lower the levies by 20% of revenue. This was written by Clay that had been approved by Calhoun.

The Force Bill

1833

The Force Bill had been to authorize President Jackson so he would use the army and the navy which would collect the duties on the Tariffs.

Repeals Nullification Ordinance

1833

This was about the approval of the Compromise Tariff and the Force Bill, South Carolina repealed its Nullification Ordinance, therefore ending the immediate controversy.