Why Was the Tariff Passed in 1883 Known as the "Mongrel

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why was the tariff passed in 1883 known as the "mongrel tariff"?

• A) It was a tariff only applied to dogs.
• B) It called for different rates for different commodities.
• C) Its rates were randomly set each year.
• D) Its chief author was disparagingly referred to as "mongrel."
• E) It was named for Senator Charles Mongrel.

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