Where was the tariff of abominations signed?

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21 August, 20:10

Where was the tariff of abominations signed?

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Natalee Buckley · Answer 1

It was signed on May 19, 1828 during the presidency of John Quincy Adams. It was passed by Congress. It set a tariff (tax) on imported goods. The tariff was designed to protect the northern industry, causing the southern states to be hit dramatically, which is why it was considered a reason leading to the Civil War.