What are protective tariffs and why did many Americans oppose them in the 1790s?

Question: What are protective tariffs and why did many Americans oppose them in the 1790s!?

I am NOT trying to cheat!. I am not in school anymore because I am 30 and was just wondering because it was a question on my daughters history homework!.
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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Ok here is a good primer:

http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/Protectioni!.!.!.

"Raising prices on imports to protect your national fledgling industries"

Short term pain, long term investment, Political viewpoints, allegiance to other countries, greed, short sightedness, could be some reasons!.Www@QuestionHome@Com