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"Tariff of Abominations" goes into effect
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Congress passes the Indian Removal Act.
Andrew Jackson vetoes the Maysville Road Bill. -
Supreme Court issues Cherokee Nation v. Georgia decision.
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Supreme Court issues Worcester v. Georgia decision
South Carolina passes Ordinance of Nullification
Andrew Jackson vetoes the Bank Recharter Bill -
Congress passes the Force Bill, authorizing military force in South Carolina
Congress passes Henry Clay's compromise tariff with Jackson's support. -
Democratic candidate Martion Van Buren is elected president
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Financial panic deflates the economy
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Eastern Indians are forced west on the Trail of Tears
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Independent Treasury established
Whig candidate William Henry Harrison is elected president
