Andrew Jackson and The Nullification Crisis
VP Power Struggle
Calhoun and Van Buren John C. Calhoun (VP) supports South Carolina’s right to nullify the Tariff Jackson is already mad at Calhoun from the Petticoat Affair (Peggy Eaton) Martin Van Buren wins favor with Jackson and becomes the 2nd VP and successor to Jackson
Webster-Hayne Debates Daniel Webster and Robert Hayne debate in the Senate (states rights v. national power) Daniel Webster argues for a strong Federal Government- “Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable.” (You will read his 2nd reply now) Hayne (coached by Calhoun) argues that states rights are more important than union
The Clash of Toast- Jackson v. Calhoun At the Jefferson Day dinner, Jackson and Calhoun voiced their opinions on nullification with toasts Jackson stared at Calhoun and said, “Our Federal Union, It must be preserved.” Calhoun responded, “The Union, next to our liberty most dear.”
Nullification Crisis South Carolina nullifies the tariffs of 1828(abominations) and tariff of 1832 Hayne is elected Governor and Calhoun Senator What will Jackson do? Consequences?
Jackson’s Response Strengthens Federal forts in S.C., sends warships to Charleston, and signs the Force Bill (he is not bluffing) Says nullification is treason and threatens to hang John C. Calhoun
The Resolution Henry Clay passes the Compromise Tariff of 1833 South Carolina accepts the compromise but nullifies the Force Bill Message Sent- You can’t defy the Federal Government alone, nullification is not accepted
Good Leadership by Jackson? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNgIUUD7i-A