In the Spring of 2002, the United States Imposed Tariffs

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Essay

In the spring of 2002, the United States imposed tariffs on imported steel to protect the jobs of American steel workers and protect the production of the American steel industry.Why might this policy not work to increase overall employment in the United States?

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Definitions:

March on Washington

A significant civil rights rally that took place in Washington, D.C., in 1963, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.

White Supremacy

An ideology based on the belief that white people are superior to those of all other races, especially the black race, and should therefore dominate society.

Desegregation

The process of ending the separation of two groups, typically referring to racial desegregation in schools, public places, and work environments in the United States.

Max Schmeling

A German heavyweight boxer famous for his bouts in the 1930s, including a championship victory and a politically charged defeat against Joe Louis.