A sectional crisis during the presidency of Andrew Jackson where the state of South Carolina attempted to nullify a federal tariff law.
Who was the President during the Nullification Crisis?
Andrew Jackson
Which state attempted to nullify a federal tariff law during the Nullification Crisis?
South Carolina
What was the main cause of the Nullification Crisis?
The tariff policies imposed by the federal government that harmed southern states economically.
Why did South Carolina believe it had the right to nullify a federal law?
They believed in the concept of nullification, which states that individual states have the power to invalidate federal laws they deem unconstitutional.
What was the outcome of the Nullification Crisis?
A compromise was reached with the passing of the Compromise Tariff of 1833, which gradually reduced the tariff rates.
Who advocated for nullification during the Nullification Crisis?
John C. Calhoun
Which political party supported South Carolina's nullification efforts?
The Democratic Party, led by Andrew Jackson
What impact did the Nullification Crisis have on the United States?
It heightened tensions between the federal government and states' rights advocates, foreshadowing the eventual secession crisis and Civil War.
What was the Nullification Crisis primarily about?
The balance of power between the federal government and individual states.
Who was the Vice President under Andrew Jackson during the Nullification Crisis?
John C. Calhoun
What did South Carolina threaten to do during the Nullification Crisis if the tariff law was enforced?
Secede from the United States
What was the response of President Andrew Jackson to South Carolina's nullification attempts?
He issued the Nullification Proclamation, asserting federal authority and threatening to use military force against any state that attempted to secede.
What role did Henry Clay play in resolving the Nullification Crisis?
He proposed the Compromise Tariff of 1833, which helped defuse the crisis and avoid a potential armed conflict.
What did the Compromise Tariff of 1833 accomplish?
It gradually reduced the tariff rates over a period of years, satisfying both the federal government and South Carolina.