Question

What was the reaction to the 1828 tariff placed on some imports shipped into the United States? A.

The South was pleased because the southern economy was based on manufacturing and the tariff eased competition from foreign nations.


B.


Both the North and the South opposed the tariff passed by Congress.


C.


The North was pleased because the northern economy was based on manufacturing and the tariff eased competition from foreign nations.


D.


Northerners generally opposed the tariff because they did not like having to pay higher prices for some goods.

Answer 1

C. The North saw the tariff as a protective tariff, protecting them from being under cut in price by more established foreign businesses. The South saw it as an attack on their economy and way of life (including slavery).