1. Andrew Jackson and The Nullification Issue
The Webster and Hayes Debate
The Force Bill

2. John C. Calhoun
Called the “Cast Iron Man” because of dedication to his beliefs
Professional politician, served as Vice-President to Andrew Jackson
Writes the South Carolina Exposition which introduces the idea of nullification

3. John C Calhoun
Calhoun desired the presidency and he truly disliked Jackson. It was a battle of personalities.
They strongly disagreed over the idea of nullification
Both strongly supported the idea of internal improvements and the growth of the South

4. The Nullification Issue
South Carolina passes a law outlawing the enforcement of the tariff
Jackson believes that if states are allowed to nullify federal law then the Union is in danger of collapsing
Calhoun believes that he is the defender of the Southern way of life and is determined to stand his ground.

5. The Nullification Issue
In 1828 a tariff was passed which injured Southern states. Southerners call it the “Tariff of Abominations”
The Northern states are not plagued by the tariffs or a depression
John C. Calhoun argues that states can nullify a federal law and have the right to secede

6. The Webster-Hayne Debate
Hayne argued that the Union was made up of the states and states could nullify and secede from the Union
Webster argued people created the Constitution and laws not states and that federal government was the law of the land

7. The Force Bill
Jackson responds to South Carolina’s threats by passing the Force Bill
The Force Bill empowered Jackson to call out the army and navy to enforce federal law if Carolina refused to obey
South Carolinians wore palmetto badges in support of secession

8. The Force Bill
Congress to avoid conflict agrees to reduce the tariff but, keeps the Force Bill
Carolina backs down on its threat to secede but, turns around and nullifies the Force Bill