Questions and Answers
What was the purpose of the Tariff of 1816?
Increase price of foreign goods so people would buy US goods
Who did the Tariff help?
North
Who did the Tariff hurt?
South and west
Who was Jackson's Vice President that declared South Carolina would nullify the Tariff and threatened to secede from the union?
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What was Jackson's response?
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What was the nickname for the Tariff?
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Study Notes
Purpose of the Tariff of 1816
- Aimed to increase prices of foreign goods.
- Encouraged consumers to purchase American-made products.
Beneficiaries of the Tariff
- Primarily benefited the Northern states.
- Northern industries thrived due to reduced competition from foreign goods.
Adverse Effects of the Tariff
- Disadvantaged the Southern and Western regions.
- Increased costs for consumers in these areas, creating economic strain.
Key Figure: John C. Calhoun
- Served as Vice President under Andrew Jackson.
- Advocated for South Carolina's right to nullify the tariff, leading to tensions with the federal government.
Andrew Jackson's Reaction
- Proposed severe measures against South Carolina's defiance.
- Enacted the Force Bill to empower the federal government to enforce tariff laws.
Tariff Nickname
- Infamously known as the "Tariff of Abominations."
- Reflects the widespread discontent toward the tariff, especially in the South.
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