Tariff of 1828

The Nullification Crisis

By DeniseT0508

  • Andrew Jackson elected President

    Andrew Jackson, a war hero from the Battle of New Orleans, was elected as the 7th President of the United States. His presidency marked the rise of populism and the expansion of voting rights for white men.

  • Tariff of Abominations

    The high tariff on imported goods, particularly in the southern states, led to economic hardships and tension between the North and the South. This event contributed to the growing divide between the two regions.

  • Webster-Hayne Debate in the Senate

    This famous debate between Daniel Webster and Robert Y. Hayne highlighted the conflict between state sovereignty and federal power. Webster articulated the concept of national unity and the importance of the federal government.

  • South Carolina Ordinance of Nullification

    South Carolina declared the federal tariffs of 1828 and 1832 unconstitutional within the state and refused to enforce them. This act of nullification challenged the authority of the federal government and set the stage for a potential crisis.

  • Nullification Proclamation issued by Andrew Jackson

    President Jackson issued a proclamation against South Carolina's nullification, asserting the supremacy of the federal government's laws. This move demonstrated Jackson's commitment to preserving the Union.

  • Force Bill/Act passed by Congress

    This bill authorized President Jackson to use military force to enforce the collection of tariffs in South Carolina. It reflected the federal government's determination to uphold its authority over the states.

  • Compromise Tariff of 1833 enacted

    Also known as the Tariff of 1833, it aimed to resolve the nullification crisis by gradually reducing the tariff rates over the next decade. The compromise helped ease tensions between the North and the South.

  • South Carolina repeals Nullification Ordinance

    Following the enactment of the Compromise Tariff, South Carolina repealed its nullification of the federal tariffs. This event marked the de-escalation of the nullification crisis and reduced the risk of a civil conflict.