3. South Carolina’s Nullification Crisis (1832-1833)
In response to the Tariffs of 1828 and 1832, which South Carolina deemed unconstitutional, the state adopted the Ordinance of Nullification on November 24, 1832, declaring these tariffs null and void within its borders. President Andrew Jackson opposed this move, leading to a confrontation that tested the limits of state-federal authority. The crisis was resolved with the passage of the Compromise Tariff of 1833, which gradually reduced tariff rates, and the Force Bill, authorizing the use of military force to enforce federal laws. South Carolina eventually repealed its nullification ordinance on March 15, 1833.
