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Andrew Jackson and The Nullification Issue
The Nullification Issue
The Webster and Hayes Debate
The Force Bill
John C. Calhoun
• Called the “Cast Iron Man” because of dedication to his beliefs
• Professional politician, served as Vice-President to Andrew Jackson
• Writes the South Carolina Exposition which introduces the idea of nullification
John C Calhoun
• Calhoun desired the presidency and he truly disliked Jackson. It was a battle of personalities.
• They strongly disagreed over the idea of nullification
• Both strongly supported the idea of internal improvements and the growth of the South
The Nullification Issue
• South Carolina passes a law outlawing the enforcement of the tariff
• Jackson believes that if states are allowed to nullify federal law then the Union is in danger of collapsing
• Calhoun believes that he is the defender of the Southern way of life and is determined to stand his ground.
The Nullification Issue
• In 1828 a tariff was passed which injured Southern states. Southerners call it the “Tariff of Abominations”
• The Northern states are not plagued by the tariffs or a depression
• John C. Calhoun argues that states can nullify a federal law and have the right to secede
The Webster-Hayne Debate
• Hayne argued that the Union was made up of the states and states could nullify and secede from the Union
• Webster argued people created the Constitution and laws not states and that federal government was the law of the land
The Force Bill
• Jackson responds to South Carolina’s threats by passing the Force Bill
• The Force Bill empowered Jackson to call out the army and navy to enforce federal law if Carolina refused to obey
• South Carolinians wore palmetto badges in support of secession
The Force Bill
• Congress to avoid conflict agrees to reduce the tariff but, keeps the Force Bill
• Carolina backs down on its threat to secede but, turns around and nullifies the Force Bill