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What was the purpose of the force bill?

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It allowed the president to use the military to enforce the collection of goods if a state refused to obey with tariffs (taxes on imported goods).

About the Force Bill:

➡ It was passed in 1833 by the American Congress

➡ The Force Bill was passed during the nullification crisis, which arose after South Carolina declared that it would treat the Tariff Acts of 1828 and 1832 as null and void

➡ The Force Bill also contained a provision that rendered it effective only until the conclusion of the next congressional session

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