Question

The South objected to high tariffs, especially the so-called ” Tariff of Abominations” because----.
A. They drove the price of cotton down
B. They believe that tariffs were unconstitutional.
C. They helped western farmers at the planters’ expense.
D. They funded internal improvements.

Answer 1

Hint:- ” Tariff of Abominations” denote the famous opposition and resentment started against the third new taxation process in American History. It was 1828 the month of May when this tariff was imposed by Congress to protect the American Industries and John Quincy Adams was the president at that time.

Complete answer:
 The south objected to high tariffs “ Tariff of Abominations “ as they believed that tariffs were unconstitutional. So, B is the correct option. Because these Tariffs caused the south was feeling a huge loss in two ways as they had to pay the high amount of tax on several goods which led them to be dependent on the North and on another way this high duties on raw materials caused them were unable to sell their goods to British companies or England was unable to purchase their raw materials, because of its increased duties. Thus, B is the correct option. They didn’t drove the price of cotton down in fact they raise it by putting high tariffs on manufactured goods. So, A is the incorrect option. They were helping northern states at the expense of the southern American states. So they didn’t help western farmers at the planters’ expense. They didn’t fund any internal improvement, Although put taxes to protect the American Industries from Britain.

Hence, answer B is the right option.

Note: “Abominations” is elaborated and defined by the south. It was given because they were against this taxation system that was introduced by congress. They resisted as they were unable to sell their raw materials due to high tariffs. Although the tax was put for the protection and growth of American industries due to its ill effects on the southern part, people raised against this Tariff system. It was imposed by the American government for the protection of the industry but it was ill affecting the southern part of America.