feb 12, 1828 - Tarrif of Abominations
Description:
The Tariff of Abominations: The tariff sought to protect northern and western agricultural products from competition with foreign imports; however, the resulting tax on foreign goods would raise the cost of living in the South and would cut into the profits of New England's industrialists.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 12, 1828
Now
~ 197 years ago