Historical Events tagged with "federal authority"
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Supreme Court Declares NIRA Unconstitutional
In A.L.A. Schechter Poultry Corp. v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled that the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) was unconstitutional. This ruling arose from a challenge by the Schechter Poultry Corporation, which argued that the federal government overstepped its powers. The decision was significant in curtailing the federal government's ability to regulate industries and set minimum wages or maximum hours within local businesses, impacting the New Deal's economic recovery strategies.
Continue ReadingJackson's Letter on Nullification Crisis
Andrew Jackson wrote to Martin Van Buren expressing his concerns about South Carolina's refusal to comply with federal tariffs during the Nullification Crisis. This correspondence highlighted the tension between state sovereignty and federal authority, emphasizing Jackson's intention to preserve the Union. Jackson's forceful stance against South Carolina's actions reinforced the government's authority while seeking to maintain peace in the nation amidst rising sectional tensions.
Continue ReadingJohn C. Calhoun's Protests Against Tariffs
The South Carolina Exposition and Protest, anonymously published by John C. Calhoun, addressed grievances regarding the Tariff of 1828. Calhoun criticized the tariff, alleging it favored Northern industries at the expense of Southern economies. This document outlined the concept of nullification, suggesting states could invalidate federal laws deemed unconstitutional. It garnered significant attention and became a key piece of Southern resistance against perceived federal overreach.
Continue ReadingGeorge Washington Suppresses Whiskey Rebellion
In 1794, President George Washington invoked the Militia Acts of 1792 to suppress a violent insurrection known as the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania. The rebellion arose in response to a federal excise tax on whiskey, which farmers believed unfairly targeted them. Washington's decision to mobilize the militia showcased the federal government's ability to enforce law and order. The gathering of about 13,000 militiamen was significant, as it marked one of the first substantial tests of federal authority under the new U.S. Constitution.
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