USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Pres. Andrew Jackson regarded the South Carolina Ordinance of Nullification as a clear threat to the federal union and to national authority. He reacted by submitting to Congress a Force Bill authorizing the use of federal troops in South Carolina if necessary to collect tariff duties.

Detailed explanation-2: -On December 10, 1832, President Andrew Jackson issued a Proclamation to the People of South Carolina (also known as the “Nullification Proclamation”) that disputed a states’ right to nullify a federal law.

Detailed explanation-3: -The tariff’s opponents expected that Jackson’s election as president would result in a significant reduction of it. When the Jackson administration failed to take any action to address their concerns, South Carolina’s most radical faction began to advocate that the state nullify the tariff.

Detailed explanation-4: -Jackson, in turn, discretely supported Speaker of the House Henry Clay’s efforts to lower the tariff that caused this crisis. On March 2, 1833, Congress passed both Jackson’s and Clay’s tariff reduction. In response, South Carolinians rescinded their Ordinance of Nullification and the crisis passed.