In 1828 the U. S. Congress increased taxes paid on imports to protect newly established northern industries from foreign competition. The southern economy was hurt by this protective tariff because the tariff - decreased profits for foreign manufacturers
decreased profits for foreign manufacturers

the south imported most of their goods
the south imported most of their goods

led to widespread bank failures
led to widespread bank failures

prevented trade with western territories
prevented trade with western territories

decreased profits for foreign manufacturers

decreased profits for foreign manufacturers

Explanation:

swe hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. — that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness. "

- declaration of independence

  according to this passage from the declaration of independence, who gives government the power to exist?

a) the king

b) the people

c) their creator

d) their governmenthook

the answer is a) high entry costs