constitutional disputes and crises

Constitutional Disputes and CrisesCHAPTER 3, SECTION 5

The Nullification CrisisProtective tariffs (designed to protect

northern industry) had angered the South for years. The Tariff of 1828 was no different. The South nicknamed the Tariff of

Abominations because it was especially high.

In 1832, South Carolina nullified the tariff.They even threatened to secede from the

Union if the tariff was not reduced.

The Crisis Resolved Jackson generally supported states’

rights, but he did not support secession. Jackson threatened to use federal troops

against South Carolina. He had passed the Force Bill to give him whatever power necessary to collect taxes.

Ultimately, the tariff was lowered and SC ended the nullification process. This was the end to the Nullification Crisis of 1833.

The Bank War Although Jackson did not

side with the South on the issue of nullification, he did support Jeffersonian/agrarian principles. Many Democrats saw

the ‘new’ type of economy brought about corruption and greed.

The Bank War When it came time for the

re-chartering of the B.U.S. in 1832, Congress passed it, but Jackson used his power of veto. Jackson saw it as

dangerous and corrupt ‘many headed hydra’

Jackson’s use of the veto shocked many of its supporters, because it had been used so infrequently.

The Whig Party Forms Henry Clay and Daniel Webster (two Bank

supporters) formed a new political party in 1832 known as the Whigs. They wanted a strong federal government; Favored protective tariffs, internal improvements

and a national bank. (Sound familiar?) Jackson was re-elected in 1836 and weakened

the Bank by withdrawing all federal funds and placing them in state banks. These were known as his ‘pet banks’.

Politics After JacksonWithout federal regulation, the state banks

began producing more paper money than needed, causing inflation. This led to the Panic of 1837.

When Martin Van Buren took over in 1837, there was a sharp drop in land prices. This affected both planters/farmers as well as urban

workers. It was the worst depression the U.S. had experienced

to date.

Whigs Rise to PowerThe Panic led to the revival of

the Whig Party. They nominated William Henry

Harrison (Old Tip), who won the electoral vote in a landslide.

It was a short-lived victory for the Whigs, though, when Harrison died from pneumonia. His vice president, John Tyler, rejected the Whig policies.

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Review Today’s Topics1) The passage of the ______________________ led to the Nullification

Crisis of 1833. a) Tariff of 1828b) Stamp Actc) Cotton taxd) Tariff of 1816

2) Why did Jackson veto the 2nd Bank of the US’ charter?a) He felt it cost too much moneyb) He believed the economy was too unstable with a national bankc) He felt the bank encouraged corruption and greedd) He wanted to move funds from state banks to the national bank.

Ticket-Out-the-Door: Did Jackson transform the presidency as an office? Why or why not?