Tariff of 1789-

Tariff on the importation of foreign goods, provided a source of revenue for the government. Encouraged domestic production of glass and pottery

Tariff of 1816-

A protective tariff to combat British flooding of American markets after the War of 1812. Supported by former War Hawks such as Clay and Calhoun. Opposed by southern cotton farmers.

Tariff of 1824-

A tariff that raised rates of the Tariff of 1816, and also protected more products. It was also known as the “Sectional Tariff,” because the North and the West joined together to pass it over the South’s complaints.

Tariff of 1828 (Tariff of Abominations)-

A high protective tariff that was spurred by New England textile manufacturers bent on protecting their American market for woolens from the British. Angered Southern cotton growers.

Tariff of 1832-

A reform tariff that returned tariff rates to 1824 levels.

Tariff of 1833-

Clay compromise; it gradually reduced tariff rates over 10 years to 1816 levels. Opposed by New England.

Tariff of 1842-

A tariff that cancelled the remaining reductions established by the Tariff of 1833. This tariff took the rates back up to the level during 1833.

Tariff of 1846-

Lowered many rates on previous tariffs. Western states wanted to open foreign markets to purchase their grains. Improved relations with Britain, after the Oregon question.

Morrill Tariff of 1816 and other wartime tariffs-

Protective tariffs to fun union war costs.

Tariff of 1872-

Post-war reform tariff, it reduced rates on manufactured goods

Tariff of 1875-

Continued to lower tariff rates

Tariff of 1883 (“Mongrel” Tariff)-

Lowered duties on a select few items, but raised them on most manufactured goods.

Tariff of 1890 (McKinley Tariff)-

The highest protective tariff in American history. Average rate of 48%.

Tariff of 1897 (Dingley Tariff)-

Very high protectionist tariff. Farming states were against it, but lacked strength in Congress.