1. The Nullification Crisis Southern Response When Tariffs Get Too High

2. Review: Purpose of Tariffs O Why were protective tariffs put in place following the War of 1812? O Why did the three regions of the country agree to the tariffs when they most directly benefit the North?

3. Tariff of 1828/Tariff of Abominations O Follows tariffs in 1816, 1818 and 1824 O Tariffs have been overly successful. People are buying American goods, but British demand for Southern cotton has decreased for two reasons:

4. Southern Response States’ rights- States have the right to limit the power of the federal government Nullification- States may cancel any federal law they believe to be unconstitutional

5. States’ or Federal Rights? “Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable,” – Daniel Webster “The Union- next to our liberty, most dear,” – John C. Calhoun “Our Federal Union – it must be preserved!” -Andrew Jackson

6. A Lower Tariff- 1832 O But not low enough! South Carolina passes the Nullification Act – declares the tariff illegal O Warns the U.S. government that the state of South Carolina will secede if forced to pay the tariff What is Jackson’s response and how does it impact the United States?

7. Planner Take out Frederick Douglass Notes

8. Describe what happened during the Nullification Crisis. Your answer should include the following terms… nullify Tariff of Abominations Tariff of 1832 states’ rightsCalhoun Jacksonsecede Force Bill

9. Review: Jackson Then and Now O Why was Jackson popular during his presidency? O In what ways was he controversial? O Why do many Americans view Jackson negatively today? O What were some important achievements of his presidency, as viewed by modern Americans?