[heartwood]

But the map shows that tariffs were greatest in the north east, by far. European goods needed in the south would go to southern ports.

[FLT-bird]

But the map shows that tariffs were greatest in the north east, by far. European goods needed in the south would go to southern ports.

What the map shows is where the tariffs were collected when they first landed - not who paid them. The people who owned the goods are the ones who had to pay the tariffs. Where they landed is irrelevant.

[DiogenesLamp]

But the map shows that tariffs were greatest in the north east, by far. European goods needed in the south would go to southern ports.

How did the Northern ports pay for the goods when Northern states produced only 28% of the total value?

What many people do not know is that the Northern states *CONTROLLED* almost all trade with Europe. The Navigation Act of 1817 made northern shipping companies into a near monopoly, and as a consequence, an entire host of Northern industries *CONTROLLED* all Southern trade with Europe.

I am trying to tell people that *THIS* is why the South wanted out of the Union. Between the Northern industries and Washington DC, they were sucking out about 60% of the total value of everything the South produced.

If someone was taking 60 cents for every dollar you made would you want that to continue?

Would you look for some excuse to get out of the deal?