North - They supported higher tariffs so they could raise the price of the manufactured goods they sent through the seas. They were able to make a good profit off of the tariffs. The tariffs also protected the North's manufacturing companies against competition. | North - They supported higher tariffs so they could raise the price of the manufactured goods they sent through the seas. They were able to make a good profit off of the tariffs. The tariffs also protected the North's manufacturing companies against competition. |