why were Northern states in favor of Hamilton's protective tariff?

Question

-The tarrif had less of an effect on businesses in the North than it did on those in the south
-the tariff made goods produced in the North less expensive than imported goods
-The tariff protected the North from paying any additional fees when exporting their goods
-The tariff allowed manufacturers in the North to charge higher prices for thier products

Answer 1

The Northern states were in favor of Hamilton's protective tariff primarily because:

• The tariff allowed manufacturers in the North to charge higher prices for their products.

The protective tariff imposed duties on imported goods, making them more expensive compared to domestically produced goods. This benefited Northern manufacturers, who produced goods that would now be more competitively priced relative to imported products. As a result, Northern industries could thrive without the threat of being undercut by cheaper foreign goods, which ultimately supported economic growth in the region.

Another reason, although not specifically listed in your options, is that the Northern economy was more industrialized compared to the agrarian South. The protection of emerging American industries was crucial for the North's economic interests.