The Beginning of a New Age in American Politics
Opposition to National Government
Throughout the nation’s history, America’s national government began to grow in power. This resulted in much opposition. The Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 and the Nullification Crisis of 1832 are both examples of this.
The Whiskey Rebellion was created by a group of farmers outraged by an excise tax on liquor. Alexander Hamilton proposed this tax be placed in order raise enough revenue to pay off governmental debt. These farmers, who could not afford to pay the tax on whiskey, defended their “liberties” by attacking the revenue collectors. George Washington responded by placing militiamen under the command of Hamilton, resulting in the collapse of the rebellion.
The Nullification Crisis was led by John C. Calhoun in result of the increased Tariff of 1828, known as the Tariff of Abominations. South Carolina declared these tariffs to be unconstitutional and threatened to leave the union. Calhoun proposed the nullification theory which stated that each state had the right to obey a federal law or to declare it null and void. Andrew Jackson, who favored states’ rights, did not approve of disunion. In result, Jackson issued a Proclamation to the People of South Carolina stating that nullification and disunion were treason and he threatened to take military action.
The Whiskey Rebellion and the Nullification Crisis were both due to Congress’ power to tax and impose tariffs. Both oppositions were controlled and collapsed by military action or threats or military action. The Whiskey Rebellion, unlike the Nullification Crisis however, did not affect the nation government whatsoever. It simply just seized to exist and no changes were made. The Nullification Crisis opened the door for compromise. Jackson suggested that Congress lower the tariff.
The Beginning of a New Age in American Politics The election of 1828 sparked a change in American politics. The presidency of Andrew Jackson became known as the Age of the Common Man, the Era
Throughout the nation’s history, America’s national government began to grow in power. This resulted in much opposition. The Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 and the Nullification Crisis of 1832 are both examples of this.
The Whiskey Rebellion was created by a group of farmers outraged by an excise tax on liquor. Alexander Hamilton proposed this tax be placed in order raise enough revenue to pay off governmental debt. These farmers, who could not afford to pay the tax on whiskey, defended their “liberties” by attacking the revenue collectors. George Washington responded by placing militiamen under the command of Hamilton, resulting in the collapse of the rebellion.
The Nullification Crisis was led by John C. Calhoun in result of the increased Tariff of 1828, known as the Tariff of Abominations. South Carolina declared these tariffs to be unconstitutional and threatened to leave the union. Calhoun proposed the nullification theory which stated that each state had the right to obey a federal law or to declare it null and void. Andrew Jackson, who favored states’ rights, did not approve of disunion. In result, Jackson issued a Proclamation to the People of South Carolina stating that nullification and disunion were treason and he threatened to take military action.
The Whiskey Rebellion and the Nullification Crisis were both due to Congress’ power to tax and impose tariffs. Both oppositions were controlled and collapsed by military action or threats or military action. The Whiskey Rebellion, unlike the Nullification Crisis however, did not affect the nation government whatsoever. It simply just seized to exist and no changes were made. The Nullification Crisis opened the door for compromise. Jackson suggested that Congress lower the tariff.
The Beginning of a New Age in American Politics The election of 1828 sparked a change in American politics. The presidency of Andrew Jackson became known as the Age of the Common Man, the Era