Nullification Crisis

  • The Tariff of 1828 (The tariff of abomination)

    The goal of the tariff was to protect northern and western agricultural products from the competition of foreign imports. The deal hurt the southern economy more than it helped the northern earning it the nickname the tariff of abomination.
  • Ordinance of nullification

    Act passed by South Carolina that nullified the tariff 1832
  • Force Bill

    Bill that gave authority to use military force against South Carolinia.
  • Repeal of nullification

    South Carolina repealed the nullification act after the force bill is passed.
  • The tariff of 1832

    A tariff designed to fix the issues of the tariff of 1828
  • Jackson’s Proclamation

    Proclamation by President Jackson declared that he would use military force to uphold the constitution in South Carolina.