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 believed that tariffs were unconstitutional.
• C. They helped western farmers at the planters' expense.
• D. They funded internal improvements.
• E. They drove up the costs of necessary manufactured items.

Answer 1

The correct option is A They drove the price of cotton down.

They drove the price of cotton down.