Monday, August 29, 2011

The Tariff of 1828...

  • reduced the rates levied on imported raw materials such as flax, hemp, iron, lead, molasses, and wool.
  • was a significant legislative victory for Adams's administration.
  • primarily harmed New England cloth manufacturers and benefited southern agricultural producers.
  • cost southern plantation owners about $100 million a year because it raised the price of British-manufactured goods. 

ANSWER: The Tariff of 1828 cost southern plantation owners about $100 million a year because it raised the price of British-manufactured goods.

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