Nulification Crisis by Madison Griffith

Tariff of 1828

mgriffit2143 — 2025-03-03 16:24:50 UTC

The Tariff of 1828 increased duties on imported manufactured goods to protect American manufacturing by reducing foreign competition. Southern states opposed the tariff, believing it mainly benefited Northern industrialists while harming their agrarian economies, which relied on imports. This opposition heightened tensions between the North and South and contributed to the divisions that preceded the Civil War.

South Carolina exposition and protest of 1828

mgriffit2143 — 2025-03-03 16:36:51 UTC

Authored by John C. Calhoun in 1828, the "South Carolina Exposition and Protest" expressed the Southern opposition to the federal tariff. It argued that states had the right to nullify federal laws they considered unconstitutional, paving the way for future conflicts over states' rights.

Nullification Ordinance November 24,1832

mgriffit2143 — 2025-03-03 16:38:07 UTC

On November 24, 1832, South Carolina officially adopted the Nullification Ordinance, declaring that the tariffs of 1828 and 1832 were null and void within the state. This decisive action heightened tensions between South Carolina and the federal government, directly challenging the authority of President Andrew Jackson. On November 24, 1832, South Carolina formally adopted the Nullification Ordinance, declaring the tariffs of 1828 and 1832 null and void within the state. This bold move escalated tensions between South Carolina and the federal government, challenging the authority of President Andrew Jackson.

Response /Force bill 1833

mgriffit2143 — 2025-03-03 16:38:53 UTC

In response to South Carolina's defiance, President Andrew Jackson sought to assert federal authority by passing the Force Bill in March 1833. This legislation authorized him to use military force to enforce the tariffs, emphasizing the federal government's commitment to maintaining national unity.

Compromise Tariff of 1833

mgriffit2143 — 2025-03-03 19:30:10 UTC

In April 1833, Henry Clay proposed the Compromise Tariff to address the crisis by gradually decreasing tariffs over the next ten years. This compromise aimed to satisfy both the Southern states and the federal government, ultimately helping to reduce tensions in the situation.