Apolitical division similar to a state. a. quebecb)parliamentc) country d. province

The right  option is D i.e Province.

Province refers to a large local territorial unit.

In some countries like Canada province refers to a state while in some countries like India province refers to  a division within the sate. In these countries states are divided into provinces for convenient governance.

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.