Statement I: The U.S.protected its industries with high tariffs during most of the 19^th century and during the early years of the Great Depression.
Statement II: The "Tariff of Abominations" in 1828 was abominable to the South,which was primarily an agricultural economy and did not have much industry to protect with tariffs.

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Both statements are true. The U.S. did protect its industries with high tariffs during the 19th century and early years of the Great Depression. The "Tariff of Abominations" in 1828 was indeed opposed by the South, which was primarily agricultural and had little industry to benefit from protective tariffs.

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