Interposition - Interposition Attempts in The 19th Century

Interposition Attempts in The 19th Century

During the 19th century, several states attempted or threatened interposition or nullification. These states often referred to the Virginia Resolution and used the language of interposition, even though they often were attempting or threatening nullification. None of these interposition attempts was legally upheld. The Supreme Court ruled against various interposition and nullification attempts in a series of cases, starting in 1809. The Civil War put an end to most interposition attempts. The most notable interposition and nullification attempts in the 19th century are described in the article on nullification.