Ordinance of Nullification

(Period: Westward Expansion and Regional Differences)

Synopsis:

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Historical synopsis courtesy of A Hypertext on American History from the colonial period until Modern Times by Department of Humanities Computing, University of Groningen, The Netherlands and the former United States Information Agency (1953-1999).

Key Facts:

• The Ordinance of Nullification was used to declare null and void President Jackson's tariff laws.

Key People:

• Henry Clay - played an important role in resolving the conflict between states and the federal government over tariffs.