Which of the following reasons explains why the north wanted to impose tariffs?
Select one:
a. To punish the south because they still had slaves.
b. To ensure that they would be able to sell the products that they produced.
c. To demonstrate that the real political power of the country was in the north.
d. All of the above statements are correct.

Question

Which of the following reasons explains why the north wanted to impose tariffs?
Select one:
a. To punish the south because they still had slaves.
b. To ensure that they would be able to sell the products that they produced.
c. To demonstrate that the real political power of the country was in the north.
d. All of the above statements are correct.

flufflepuffle · Answer

The North wouldn't have wanted to punish the south so that's out. The South opposed tariffs because foreign goods would be too high to purchase. I would have to say B.