Which region of the 13 British Colonies was farthest to the north?

New Hampshire is the farthest north of the original 13 colonies. However, Maine was colonized and is further north than New Hampshire,

mass production/ assembly line production

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.