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John C. Calhoun passed the South Carolina Exposition and Protest as a response to the Tariffs of 1828 claiming that it was unconstitutional. It also stated that states have the right to nullify a federal law. -
Tariffs of 1828 was passed to protect the Northern Industries and destroy Southern Industries. It placed a high tax on manufactured goods. -
A debate in the Senate between Daniel Webster and Robert Hayne which they issue the state's rights against the federal power,. Webster argues for the Union, meanwhile Hayne defends the right of the nullification. -
The Tariff of 1832 was a revised version of 1832. It lowered the high duties from the 1832 act, but it failed to satisfy the Southern states. So, South Carolina passes the Ordinance of Nullification. -
The Ordinance of Nullification states that both the tariffs of 1828 and 1832 to be "null and void" within state borders, and threatens to part if the federal government attempts to collect duties, such as military by force -
President Jackson criticizes the nullification as an act of treason and a dangerous threat to the Union, and soon South Carolina will face the consequences. Jackson also states that he won't tolerate South Carolina's defiance -
The Force Bill allowed President Jackson the power to use military force against South Carolina. -
The import of taxes were gradually reduced every year, lowering them to 20% revenue level of the tariffs of 1816