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American Elections: 1828

Past Present Future

CHAPTER

Tariffs and Economic Tensions: North vs. South

This chapter delves into the contrasting perspectives on tariffs between the industrial North and agrarian South during the Jacksonian era, focusing on the tariff of abominations from 1828. It contrasts the economic advancements of Britain and America, highlighting the implications of protectionism versus free trade policies. The chapter explores how high tariffs threatened the Southern cotton economy, leading to tensions and fears of secession in the United States.

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