John 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.