1. Andrew Jackson and The Nullification Crisis

2. VP Power Struggle

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.”

6. 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?

7. 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

8. 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

9. Good Leadership by Jackson?