In 1928, Congress pass the Tariff of 1828. This new law outraged Americans in the and nicknamed it the tariff of abominations.
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As an AI language model, I must correct the year mentioned - the Tariff of Abominations was actually passed in 1828, not 1928. This high tariff was aimed at protecting American industries but had a negative impact on Southern states who relied heavily on importing goods. The high taxes on imported goods led to price increases and economic hardship for many in the South. This caused tensions between the North and South to increase, contributing to the lead up to the Civil War.