Nullification Crisis

  • Tariff of Abominations

    Tariff of Abominations

    This tariff was passed in 1828 and was another protective tariff designed to protect industry in the Northern United States. This tariff greatly hurt the Southern part of the United States, who depended on European trade.
  • The South Carolina Exposition and Protest

    The South Carolina Exposition and Protest

    Written by John C. Calhoun, the South Carolina Exposition was written to express the unhappiness of the south with the tariff of 1828. Calhoun argues that the tariff was unconstitutional and suggested that the states rally together and nullify the tariff, though the states were against him at the time.
  • Hayne-Webster Debate

    Hayne-Webster Debate

    This was a debate between Senator Daniel Webster of Massachusetts and Senator Robert Y. Hayne of South Carolina about protectionist tariffs which ended with Senator Webster winning in favor of national unity over Senator Robert who argued for states' rights and nullification.
  • The Tariff of 1832

    The Tariff of 1832

    The tariff of 1832 was a protectionist tariff that reduced the tariffs created earlier in an attempt to resolve conflicts that arose with the tariff of 1828. This tariff arose opposition within the South
  • Jackson's Proclamation Against Nullifications

    Jackson's Proclamation Against Nullifications

    President Jackson prepared troops to South Carolina to collect the revenue but never went. He instead urged Congress to pass a bill that would allow him to use military force to ensure tariffs.
  • The Ordinance of Nullification

    The Ordinance of Nullification

    The Ordinance of Nullification declared the the previous tariffs of 1828 and 1832 were now null and void within state borders.
  • The Force Bill

    The Force Bill

    This bill allowed Jackson to use the army and navy to collect the revenue from the tariffs of 1828 and 1832. However, the nullification from the south declared the tariffs null and void as well as the bill.
  • South Carolina Repeals the Nullification

    South Carolina Repeals the Nullification

    Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun worked out a compromise. Congress passed a new tariff that was satisfactory for South Carolina, who in turn repealed their Ordinance of Nullification.
  • Compromise Tariff of 1833

    Compromise Tariff of 1833

    The Compromise Tariff of 1833 was what was decided upon for South Carolina to fully repeal their Ordinance of Nullification and pay the federal tariff.