The Tariff of Abominations: A Storm of Tariffs That Divided a Nation
In the annals of American economic history, few pieces of legislation have stirred as much controversy and sectional discord as the Tariff of 1828. Dubbed the “Tariff of Abominations” by its detractors, this seemingly dry economic policy ignited a firestorm that threatened to tear the young nation asunder, offering a potent historical parallel to contemporary … Read more