Under the surface of the South's strong opposition to the Tariff of Abominations was
a. a desire to develop its own textile industry.
b. competition between southern cotton growers and midwestern grain farmers.
c. a strong preference for British manufactured goods over American-produced goods.
d. a fear of growing federal power that might interfere with slavery.
e. a belief that the high tariff would foster immigration and urbanization.
Answer: D