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Tariff of 1828/Tariff of Abominations
It was a protective tariff passed by Congress that was designed to protect industry in the northern states but caused economic hardships for the southern states. -
South Carolina Exposition and Protest or Calhoun's Expositon
This was a document by John Calhoun with the purpose of South Carolina protesting against the tariff of 1828, due to how hefty it was on their economy, so they wanted it repealed and if it wasn't they would succeed from the Union. -
Webster/Hayne Debates
These were known as one of the most famous debates. It was a debate between SC's Hayne and Webster from Massachusetts. In these debates, they discussed public land policy, western expansion, and slavery. These debates showed the different ideals the southern and northern states had and -
Tariff of 1832
This was another tariff proposed and enacted to solve the issues and growing conflict from the previous tariff, but the southern states did not accept this, instead they adopted the Ordinance of Nullification. -
Proclamation to the People of South Carolina
This was a proclamation written by Andrew Jackson, addressing directly to the SC citizens, in this document, he states he opposes the ordinance and will use force if necessary to carry out laws under the Constitution. -
Ordinance of Nullification
This was a law adopted by the South Carolina state and government which was for the tariff of 1828 and 1832, declaring them null and void in state borders. -
Compromise Tariff of 1833
Henry Clay devised the Compromise Tariff of 1833 which gradually reduced the rates levied under the Tariffs of 1828 and 1832. It caused South Carolina to withdraw the ordinance nullifying the Tariffs of 1828 and 1832.This ended the Nullification Crisis -
Force Bill
A law passed by Congress that gave the Jackson the power to use the military to enforce the collection of import duties if a state refused to comply with federal tariffs. But it was deemed necessary due to the Compromise Tariff of 1833