jan 1, 1828 - Tariff of Abominations (1828)

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Description: The Tariff of Abominations was passed in the HOR in 1828, the tax itself wanted to protect northern industry and western agriculture by taxing foreign goods. This increased the cost of living universally for the United States, causing it to have a negative reputation.
Causes: The Tariff of Abominations was caused by cheap goods from overseas, perceived to be hurting the American economy.
Impact: Many states wanted to nullify the tariff, making the issue of nullification much more popular.

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