USA HISTORY

SECTIONAL CRISIS 1850 1861

THE ELECTION OF 1860

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Tariffs-means higher taxes. The south felt taxes benefit the north and not the south.
A
true
B
false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: ‘Exports tariffs are used by countries when they believe an export’s price is lower than it should be’ is a true statement. Export tariffs are used when the country wants to limit the sale of domestically produced goods in foreign countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -The North favored protective tariffs for their manufacturing industry. The South, which exported agricultural products to and imported manufactured goods from Europe, favored free trade and was hurt by the tariffs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The importing countries usually benefit from a tariff, as they are the ones imposing the tariff and collecting the revenue. Domestic businesses also benefit from tariffs because it makes their goods cheaper than imported goods, hence driving up the demand for their products.

Detailed explanation-4: -Southerners, arguing that the tariff enhanced the interests of the Northern manufacturing industry at their expense, referred to it as the Tariff of Abominations. The tariff was so unpopular in the South that it generated threats of secession.

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