Nullificiation Crisis

​tariff

A tariff is a tax on imported goods, governments will use this kind of tax to protect domestic businesses and industries. Popular for people who compete with foreign products. Unpopular for people who buy or trade in foreign products.

Congress has the power to create new taxes. The president can veto this action.

Congress passes tariffs

​​Northern Factory Owners

The protective tariff displeased Southerners, who feared it would hurt their cotton trade.

Southern Plantation Owners

​The protective tariff on European manufactured goods pleased Northeastern factory owners

—President Jackson's Proclamation Regarding Nullification, December 10, 1832

Force Bill

Andrew Jackson supported a strong Union. He had Congress pass a Force Bill to allow military to enforce federal law if needed. South Carolina accepted a new lower tariff but nullified the Force Bill. The conflict ended but states' rights would remain a key issue in the United States leading up to the Civil War.

​Reading 1: "Jacksonian Democracy"

Start Cornell Notes for the module. Include details about changes in government and democracy during the Age of Jackson.

Remember to leave room for the next two readings in this module.

Notes are due today. Make your submission before tonight. Avoid a LATE!