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Tariff of 1828
The Tariff of 1828 also called, "Tariff of Abominations" significantly increased taxes on imported goods and imported raw materials. -
Tariff of 1832
The Tariff of 1832 also known as, "the Protectionist Tariff" was passed in order to alleviate the conflict caused by the Tariff of 1828 due to the South feeling cheated out of industrialization. The tariff mostly helped the north's industry economy. The south was not satisfied by this tariff. -
Ordinance of Nullification
The Ordinance of Nullification declared the Tariffs of 1828 and 1832 null and void within the borders of South Carolina. This ordinance was passed because South Carolina felt the tariffs were unjust and unfairly favored the north and west while harming the south. -
Nullification Proclamation
The Proclamation to the People of South Carolina also known as, "the Nullification proclamation" was a proclamation made by Andrew Jackson stating that the states did not have the right to nullify federal law. -
Hayne's Counter Proclamation
Hayne's Counter Proclamation was made by the governor of South Carolina. The proclamation stated that if a state was being oppressed by federal law they have the right to void that law because it would be unconstitutional. -
Force Bill
The Force Bill was a law passed that allowed the use of military force to force states to comply to federal tariffs. -
Repeal of Nullification
The Repeal of Nullification was brought on by the combined force of military threat and compromise on the tariffs finally leading to South Carolina repealing the Ordinance of Nullification. -
Compromise Tariff of 1833
The Compromise Tariff of 1833 was a compromised legislature between Henry Clay and John Calhoun that led to the end of the Nullification Crisis by ending the tariffs over time at increments of 10 every year.