The Tariff of Abominations angered southerners because
a. it challenged the legitimacy of slavery.
b. the South got few rewards from the high tariffs.
c. it was passed by northern congressmen over Jackson's veto.
d. Britain retaliated by taxing imported cotton.
ANSWER: b
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