Unit Title:
Nullification ordinances, 1832-1833
Accumulation:
1832-1833
Created:
1832-1833
Creator:
Constitutional Convention (1832-1833)
Physical Description:
none
Language:
English
Biography or History:
As a result of downward economic fortunes in the 1820s, Congress passed the Tariff Act of 1828, which was opposed by state governments across the South. Many Southerners believed that the election of Andrew Jackson as president would assuage their concerns. Eventually, Congress passed the Tariff Act of 1832 to reform the earlier measure, but the changes were not enough. With the support of John. C Calhoun, a special state convention approved the Ordinance of Nullificiation, which statedheld both tariff acts to be unenforceable and unconstitutional. Congress passed a new tariff compromise in 1833 and authorized the use of federal troops (Force Bill) to assure compliance. South Carolina repealed the Ordinance of Nullification and, three days later, made a symbolic vote to nullify the Force Bill.
Custodial History:
unspecified
Acquisition Information:
Constitutional Convention (1832-1833)
Scope and Content:
This series is comprised of the delegates to the nullificiation convention; the engrossed and signed copy of the Ordinance of Nullification of November 24, 1832; a draft of that document; and the ordinance of March 18, 1833, nullifying the Force Bill.
Appraisal Information:
unspecified
Accruals:
no
Arrangement:
none
Conditions Governing Access:
none
Conditions Governing Use:
none
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements:
none
Other Finding Aid:
none
Location of Originals:
SCDAH
Alternative Form Available:
none
Related Material:
none
Bibliography:
none
Other Descriptive Data:
1832-1833 draft of Nullification Ordinance and ordinance nullifying Force Bill boxed with Constitutional Convention (1832-1833), Order for Payment of the Expenses of the Convention, 1833.
Processing Information:
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