Question

Why were Northern states in favor of Hamilton's protective tariff?
(1 point)
• 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 their products.
• The tariff made goods produced in the North less expensive than imported goods.
• The tariff had less of an effect on businesses in the North than it did on those in the South.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:
• The tariff made goods produced in the North less expensive than imported goods.

Explanation: Protective tariffs raised the price of imported goods, making domestically produced Northern manufactured goods comparatively cheaper and more competitive against foreign imports.