The passage of the Tariff of Abominations illustrates the growing influence of

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The Tariff of Abominations, passed in 1828, was designed to protect industries in the northern United States which were being driven out of business by low-priced imported goods by imposing a high tariff on imported goods. This directly benefited northeastern manufacturers who were the primary advocates for the tariff, illustrating their growing influence in American politics and economics.

The Passage of the Tariff of Abominations Illustrates the Growing