Question

The South’s reaction to the federal tariffs of the early 1800s stemmed from a belief that tariffs______. a. raised the price of manufactured goods and hurt trade with Britain. b. resulted in compromise with the North and higher prices for cotton. c. resulted in fines for large plantations and slave owners. d. raised the demand for cotton and increased trade with Britain.

Answer 1

The South’s reaction to the federal tariffs of the early 1800s stemmed from a belief that tariffs raised the price of manufactured goods and hurt trade with Britain. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option or option "A". I hope that this answer has come to your help.

Answer 2

The correct answer is that The South'ts reaction to federal tariffs of the early 1800s stemmed from a belief that tariffs A. raised the price of manufactured goods and hurt trade with Britain.

While the North's economy depended on manufacturing, these tariffs benefited their industries in their competition with the British. However, the South were net consumers of manufactured products that would be more expensive. Also, they depended on their agricultural exports to the British, who might retaliate because of the federal tariffs.