The Tariff of 1816 Was Intended to

question 54

Multiple Choice

The Tariff of 1816 was intended to

• A) reduce the annual federal revenue, thereby benefiting consumers.
• B) protect American industry from cheap English imports.
• C) limit American exports to countries in Asia.
• D) promote economic independence from France.
• E) lower the prices of the African slave trade.

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