Final answer:
Andrew Jackson reacted to South Carolina's attempts to nullify the tariff by increasing the naval presence, rejecting nullification, and proposing a lower tariff. He also called on Congress for direct power to collect tariff revenues. A compromise was eventually reached with the Tariff of 1833.
Step-by-step explanation:
Andrew Jackson reacted to South Carolina's attempts to nullify the tariff by increasing the naval presence in Charleston to collect tariff revenues before the ships docked.
In his annual message, Jackson rejected nullification but proposed to lower the tariff to only cover necessary federal expenses.
When South Carolina did not back down, Jackson released a proclamation declaring South Carolina on the brink of insurrection and treason.
He also called on Congress to give him direct power to collect the tariff revenues. Eventually, a compromise was reached with the Tariff of 1833, which gradually lowered the tariff over ten years.