South Carolina threatened to secede from the Union because it disagreed with a federal law regarding tariffs. The federal government made taxes so high, South Carolina couldn't afford to pay. South Carolina came up with an ordinance of nullification, where they refused to collect the taxes.They threatened to secede if president Andrew Jackson forced them to pay the taxes.The compromise that Henry Clay made ,ended the nullification crisis.
<span>Public awareness of water pollution increased.
There was an increase in public awareness to prevent water pollution.Because the fire was as a result of pollution.</span>