Why did southern farmers oppose Hamilton's plans for the economy?

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Sim W.
May 13, 2017

They opposed big business

Explanation:

Farmers in the South were sympathetic for Jefferson since the latter defended their interests. They opposed Hamilton because he defended wealthy merchants from the East Coast. These merchants favored tariffs in order to protect themselves from foreign competition notably from Britain, they wanted free trade for their own economic interests.

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