may 19, 1828 - Tariff of Abominations
Description:
Created during the presidency of John Quincy Adams and enacted during the presidency of Andrew Jackson, it was labeled the "Tariff of Abominations" by its Southern detractors because of the effects it had on the Southern economy. It set a 38% tax on some imported goods and a 45% tax on certain imported raw materials.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 19, 1828
Now
~ 198 years ago