History of North America

Why did northern farmers favor protective?

* To protect their industries from foreign competition. Northern farmers were concerned that they could not compete with farmers from other countries who could produce crops more cheaply. They believed that protective tariffs would make it more expensive for foreign crops to be imported, which would give them an advantage in the marketplace.

* To increase the price of their products. Northern farmers believed that protective tariffs would increase the price of their products, which would allow them to make more money.

* To create jobs. Northern farmers believed that protective tariffs would create jobs in the manufacturing sector, which would provide employment opportunities for people who lived in rural areas.

* To reduce the country's dependence on foreign imports. Northern farmers believed that protective tariffs would reduce the country's dependence on foreign imports, which would make it less vulnerable to economic downturns in other countries.