Nullify THIS.

Andrew Jackson did not violate states’ rights by declaring nullification an act of treason. By asserting the power of the government over the states, he set a precedent that could be followed in many cases for years to come. He dealt with South Carolina in a firm yet peaceful manner. He proclaimed the true fact that South Carolina was one of the United States of America, and in order to be the United States, the states must be united! When they ratified the constitution, they agreed to follow the laws of the states. If states had the power to make their own decisions about following federal laws, they would be going against the will of their country, which would be treasonous in ways, like Andrew Jackson said it would be.