The Compromise of 1833 addressed the conflict between northern businessmen, who favored high tariffs to protect their industries, and southern plantation owners, who opposed them due to increased costs on imported goods. This compromise, orchestrated by Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun, gradually reduced tariffs over a decade while simultaneously easing tensions between the regions. It sought to balance the economic interests of both sides, ultimately postponing further sectional conflict for a time.
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