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Tariffs effect south
In 1828 the tariffs affected the South by hurting their economy through taxes on trade. -
Andrew Jackson
He was elected by the people in 1828and sworn in 1829 -
SC finds tarrifs unfair
After many years of harm to the Southern economy, southerners started to feel a growing sense of discontent over the tariffs. -
Refuse to pay tarrifs
By 1832 SC opened up a state convention to discuss the tariffs in which they decided to "nullify" them and refuse to pay -
Send military to SC
Congress, after much encouragement from President Jackson; passed the military force bill allowing the military to confront SC -
SC pays tax
After military force is authorized against SC, the state convention reconvenes and repeals the nullification act.