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Tariff of Abominations
This was a tariff that benefited the northern United States and it's manufacturing however, it caused economic hardship in the South. The effect of this was South Carolina threatening to succeed from the Union because Vice President John Calhoun argued that the state has the power to "decide the validity of federal legislation within the states borders." -
In Praise of the Union
This was a speech by Daniel Webster that called for the Union to remain intact and called for a sense of unity in the United States. -
Hayne-Webster Debates
This was a series of debates between Robert Hayne (South Carolina) and Daniel Webster (Massachusetts) in which they discussed how state and federal powers interact and other issues in the United States at the time. -
Proclamation to the People of South Carolina
This was a Proclamation given by Andrew Jackson to the people of South Carolina in response to South Carolina's Ordinance of Nullification. In this speech he addressed the dangers that South Carolina may face if they obey this illegal action. Andrew Jackson was willing to use force if necessary to protect the laws of the United States.