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Tariff of Abominations
In the southerner's views, all the benefits of protection from this tariff went to Northern manufacturers, rather than the south, which would leave agricultural South Carolina poorer. -
Tariff Revision Bill
A bill that was meant to revise the Tariff of Abominations for the South. It still did not satisfy the South, which led to more demands by the South. -
Ordinance of Nullification
An ordinance by South Carolina that would declare both tariffs of 1828 and 1832 null and void within the state borders. This would fail to be declared, and the president tries to warn them of the consequences if they were to continue to act in treason. -
Jackson's Proclamation
Jackson’s Proclamation would be an explaination to the people of South Carolina the consequences of following the government, telling them that it would be an act of treason and would violate the contract of the Union. -
Clay's Tariff Bill
This bill specified that all duties in excess of 20 percent of the value of the goods imported were to be reduced year by year, so that by 1842 the duties on all articles would reach the level of the moderate tariff of 1816. -
Force Act
This act would allow the president to use military powers to enforce law. This was a result of South Carolina's disobedience towards federal law.