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The Tariff of 1828
This was a protective tariff passed by the United States designed to protect the North's industries and businesses by taxing imports from Europe. This caused economic hardship in the agricultural south because there was higher prices on manufactured goods and they were dependent of European trade. This was called the Tariff of Abominations. -
Webster-Hayne Debate
This was a debate between senator Daniel Webster or Massachusetts and Robert Hayne of South Carolina over the protective tariffs established. Hayne feels the Constitution is a contract in which the states can void by succeeded from the union if they feel necessary and Webster feels the constitution is a sacred bond in which the states can't leave. -
The Tariff of 1832
This was another protective tariff imposed by the United States to act as a remedy for the tariff of 1828, but only slightly lowered the previous levies. -
The Ordinance of Nullification
In the Ordinance of Nullification, the South Carolina legislature declared the tariffs of 1812 and 1832 unconstitutional, and null and void. They also threatened to succeed if the federal government continued to enforce the tariffs. -
Jackson's Proclamation
In this Proclamation, Jackson stated that he opposed the nullification and would not support it. He also states that he would use force if he needed to carry out the United State's laws. -
Force Bill
This Bill gave Jackson the authority to use military force against states who refused to comply with the protective tariffs. It also said that states can not succeed from the Union.