the government passed tariffs to raise taxes
Congress continued to raise protective tariffs.
to raise money
It would raise prices.
Most tariffs in the 19th century were intended to raise revenue and protect domestic manufacturing
No, the opposite is true. Tariffs raise the price of foreign goods compared to domestic goods. Because of this, tariffs reduce imports.
The south because they had little industry .
The type of tariffs imposed strictly to raise money for the government are known as revenue tariffs. Unlike protective tariffs, which aim to shield domestic industries from foreign competition, revenue tariffs are primarily designed to generate income for the government. These tariffs are typically applied to a wide range of imported goods and are often set at lower rates to encourage trade while still collecting revenue.
Why did farmers oppose tariffs? Tarrifs would raise the proces for their goods & they worried that they would not make as much profit. By Kenny A.
Congress continued to raise protective tariffs.
imported goods; domestic products
In the mid-1800s, Southern planters and farmers were least likely to support tariffs. They relied heavily on imported goods and were concerned that tariffs would raise prices on these items, while also harming their export markets, particularly for cotton. Additionally, they believed that tariffs disproportionately benefited Northern industrialists at their expense.