Ordinance of Nullification
In today's world, Ordinance of Nullification is a topic that has captured the attention of people of all ages and cultures. Its relevance has been reflected in the extensive media coverage it has received, as well as in the growing interest it has aroused in different sectors of society. Experts and hobbyists alike have found reasons to dedicate time and resources to exploring this topic and its implications. In this article, we will examine Ordinance of Nullification from different angles, analyzing its impact in various areas and offering perspectives to better understand its importance in the current context.
The Ordinance of Nullification declared the Tariffs of 1828 and 1832 null and void within the borders of the U.S. state of South Carolina, beginning on February 1, 1833. It began the Nullification Crisis. Passed by a state convention on November 24, 1832, it led to President Andrew Jackson's proclamation against South Carolina, the Nullification Proclamation on December 10, 1832, which threatened to send government troops to enforce the tariffs. In the face of the military threat, and following a Congressional revision of the law which lowered the tariff, South Carolina repealed the ordinance.
The protest that led to the Ordinance of Nullification was caused by the belief that the tariffs of 1828 and 1832 favored the North over the South and therefore violated the Constitution. This led to an emphasis on the differences between the two regions and helped set the stage for conflict during the antebellum era, eventually leading to the American Civil War.
References
- ^ "Avalon Project –South Carolina Ordinance of Nullification, November 24, 1832". avalon.law.yale.edu. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
- ^ The Doctrines of Nullification and Succession, A Historical Study; Mouse, Howard Newcomb; http://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/sclr2&div=30&id=&page=
- ^ The Life of Andrew Jackson; HJ Sage; 2011; http://www.saylor.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ENGL405-1.2.3-The-Life-of-Andrew-Jackson.pdf
External links
- Transcript of Ordinance of Nullification from The Federalist: A Commentary on the Constitution of the United States; edited by Paul Leicester Ford; 1898; Appendix pp. 690
- President Jackson's Message to the Senate and House Regarding South Carolina's Nullification Ordinance; January 16, 1833
- President Jackson's Nullification Proclamation (1832)(subscription required)
