The Nullification Crisis of the early 1830s was resolved through a combination of political compromise and federal enforcement. President Andrew Jackson firmly opposed nullification, asserting federal authority, while South Carolina, led by John C. Calhoun, initially threatened secession over tariff disputes. The situation de-escalated when Congress passed the Compromise Tariff of 1833, which gradually reduced tariffs, satisfying South Carolina's concerns. Ultimately, this agreement, alongside Jackson's readiness to use military force if necessary, helped restore order and reaffirmed the supremacy of federal law.
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