Which of the following interest group(s) supported the exceptionally high rates of the Tariff of 1828?
A) Western backcountry farmers, shopkeepers, artisans, and laborers who thought the tariff would revive a stagnant American economy
B) Abolitionists who saw it as the opening wedge for the use of federal power against slavery
C) Wool and textile manufacturers from New England
D) Supporters of Henry Clay's American System
E) Southern plantation owners who wanted to prevent dumping of Egyptian cotton in America

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Wool and textile manufacturers from New England were the primary supporters of the exceptionally high rates of the Tariff of 1828. They believed that the tariff would protect their industries from foreign competition and allow them to expand their businesses.

Which of the Following Interest Group(s) Supported the Exceptionally High