may 1, 1832 - Tariff of 1828 (Tariff of Abominations)

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The Tariff of 1828, commonly referred to as the "Tariff of Abominations," was a highly protective tariff passed by Congress that imposed significant duties on imported goods to protect Northern industries. This tariff was extremely unpopular in the Southern states, where it was viewed as economically harmful and led to significant regional tensions, contributing to the nullification crisis with South Carolina.

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