What was the Tariff of Administration?

The Tariff of Abominations, enacted in 1828, was a protective tariff aimed at promoting American industry by taxing imported goods. It significantly raised duties on several items, which angered Southern states that relied on imports and felt economically disadvantaged. The tariff led to widespread opposition, particularly in South Carolina, and contributed to the Nullification Crisis, where states attempted to assert their rights against federal authority. It highlighted the growing sectional tensions between the North and South in the United States.