may 19, 1828 - Tariffs of 1828 (Tariff of Abominations) and 1832

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The Tariff of 1828, which also became known as the Tariff of Abominations was presented to President Adams in hopes he would veto it, effectively alienating himself from the North and damaging his chances of re-election, in favor of Andrew Jackson. At the time, tariffs were supported by the North, which relied on a mostly industrial economy and therefore profited from high tariff rates. The South however, relied on agriculture, and the rise in tax on raw materials such as cotton and tobacco, greatly hurt its economy. Therefore, when the President surprisingly approved the bill, and it was passed into law, a belief in an oppressive federal government began to spread throughout the South. An attempt was made to lower tax rates with the Tariff of 1832, however South Carolina remained displeased, and the Vice President at the time,John C. Calhoun urged nullification. The short-term effect of these tariffs saw Calhoun’s prompting to be realized, as a convention was held by the state and nullification was enacted. In terms of long term impact, the already present tensions between North and South were amplified and extended, as the South continued to feel oppressed by their own government

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