In conclusion Jackson had listed reasons why it could hurt the United States as a whole by “preserve this bond of our political existence from destruction” (Jackson, 294).
“ contradicted expressly by the letter of the Constitution, unauthorized by its spirit, inconsistent with every principle on which it was founded, and destructive of the great object for which it was formed.”(Jackson, 295)
“ If the legislature of South Carolina “anxiously desire” a general convention to consider their complaints, why have they not made application for it in the way the Constitution points out?”.(Jackson, 298)
The historical significance of the Nullification Proclamation was the solid stand against the ability of a state to deny a law created and issued by the National government. In addition to taking a stand this example of leadership for the United States provided clear requirements of individual states to understand and comprehend the necessities of the country as a whole rather than