Why did Northerners support Hamilton's tariff?(1 point)

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The tariff protected the North from paying additional fees when exporting their goods
The tariff protected the North from paying additional fees when exporting their goods

The tariff allowed Northern manufacturers to charge higher prices for their products.
The tariff allowed Northern manufacturers to charge higher prices for their products.

The tariff made goods produced in the North cheaper than imported goods, so more Americans would buy them.
The tariff made goods produced in the North cheaper than imported goods, so more Americans would buy them.

The tariff intentionally hurt the South.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The tariff made goods produced in the North cheaper than imported goods, so more Americans would buy them.

Northerners supported Hamilton's tariff because it protected their emerging industries from foreign competition by making imported goods more expensive, encouraging consumers to buy domestic products instead.