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This was a protective tariff that supported local industries by increasing the costs of imported goods. Businesses and farmers in the South wanted President Jackson to modify this act. They believed that it benefitted Northern manufacturers only. -
This was a protest against the Tariff of Abominations. John C. Calhoun declared that the states had the authority to reject oppressive federal laws if deemed unconstitutional. -
This was a revision passed by Congress and President Jackson. It slightly lowered the previous levies. This did not satisfy South Carolina.
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South Carolina adopted this after the Tariff downwards as a form of protest. It declared tariffs of 1828 and 1832 were unconstitutional within state borders. This also included the authorization for raising a military force and appropriations for arms. -
As a result of South Carolina's Nullification, Jackson responded by stating that states do not have the right to nullify a federal law that they believe is unconstitutional. He also threatens them by stating he would personally lead the U.S Army to enforce the law. -
South Carolinians were still angered and upset by the protective tariff which caused them to protest. As a result, President Jackson sent federal troops to enforce the tariffs.
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Henry Clay created a compromise as a result of the nullification crisis. This guaranteed that all tariff rates above 20% would be reduced by one-tenth every two years. By 1842, the duties would reach the tariff of 1816. -
This was passed by Congress which allowed the President to use military power to enforce the laws.