Question

Match each section with its primary interests.

Answer 1

Answer:

high tariffs, against slavery = north

low tariffs, for slavery, western expansion of slavery =south

cheap public land = west

govt. built roads = east

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The West: wanted government-built roads, wanted cheap public lands.

The North: wanted high tariffs,  was against slavery.

The South: wanted low tariffs, was for slavery, wanted western expansion of slavery.

Explanation:

The South wanted low tariffs due to its dependence on exports and imports, which made them bear most of the burden of paying taxes. Was for slavery because it was key for the cotton industry, and wanted the western expansion of slavery because some Southeastern lands were wearing out.

The North wanted high tariffs to shield the expanding manufacturing industry from British competition. And while most northerners were against slavery due to moral reasons, many also pointed the unfairness of having small farmers competing with slave farming, in addition to being a threat for the national political balance.

The West wanted federal subsidies for internal improvements such as government-built roads and cheap public lands to incite economic growth.