George Washington presided over a convention meant to amend the Articles of Confederation. What was this convention known as? A. Pennsylvania Convention
B. Continental Convention
C. Constitutional Convention
D. Confederation Convention
E. Annapolis Convention

the tariff was created to protect industry in the northern part of the united states. industries in the north were being driven out of business by imported goods that were priced at a low rate. the goal was to protect these industries   by taxing the goods.

the answer is a) high entry costs