In 1828, a protective tariff was passed to...

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protect the South from cheaper Northern imports
protect American farmers from cheaper European food supplies
protect American manufacturers from cheaper foreign imports
protect Europe from cheaper American goods

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In 1828, a protective tariff was passed to protect American manufacturers from cheaper foreign imports. This tariff, known as the Tariff of Abominations, aimed to encourage domestic production by making imported goods more expensive.