Historedia
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Ordinance of Nullification

When
November 24, 1832
Where
Columbia, South Carolina
Part of
Nullification Crisis: Ordinance, Jackson's response, Calhoun's resignation

South Carolina's state convention declared the Tariffs of 1828 and 1832 null and void, setting a deadline for enforcement.

The convention adopted the Ordinance on November 24, 1832, declaring the tariffs unconstitutional and unenforceable in South Carolina after February 1, 1833. This action challenged federal authority and threatened secession if the government attempted to enforce the tariffs.

Sources

  1. Ordinance of Nullification Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-16
  2. Nullification crisis Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
  3. John C. Calhoun Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17

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