Which tariff was part of the 1833 compromise to end the Nullification Crisis?

• A. Tariff of Abominations
• B. Tariff Act of 1807
• C. Compromise Tariff of 1833
• D. Tariff of 1816

Answer: (C)

This question tests how a political crisis over tariffs was resolved through a negotiated policy change. South Carolina argued it could nullify federal tariffs and even threaten secession, pressing the federal government to find a way to ease tensions while preserving its authority. The Compromise Tariff of 1833 did exactly that: it offered a gradual reduction of tariff rates over the next decade, bringing duties back toward the level of 1816. This made the South Carolina objection manageable while maintaining the principle that the federal government could enforce tariff laws, especially when paired with the Force Bill. So the Compromise Tariff of 1833 is the choice that directly addressed the dispute and ended the immediate crisis. The Tariff of Abominations started the conflict; the other tariffs listed were not part of the settlement.