Question

Why did the north want a high tariff?

to protect their industries
to anger the Europeans
to help the south trade more
to encourage immigrants

Answer 1

old question but will respond so this can be closed

"The tariff sought to protect northern and western agricultural products from competition with foreign imports"

https://history.house.gov/Historical-Highlights/1800-1850/The-Tariff-of-Abominations/