Anybody wanna try solving a riddle?? You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I’m quick when I’m thin and slow when I’m fat. The wind is my enemy.

A candle?

Explanation:

is it a candle? (I'm probably wrong)

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.

d.

the northwest territory became the most densely populated area in the u.s.