Which one of the following was a basic economic conflict between the North and the South in the years preceding the Civil War?

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The South relied heavily on exporting its crops, such as cotton, and importing manufactured goods from Europe. The high protective tariffs supported by the North made these imported goods more expensive for the South. This economic conflict over tariffs was a major factor in the tensions between the North and the South leading up to the Civil War.

Which One of the Following Was a Basic Economic Conflict