Alexander Hamilton Argued for Strong Controls on Imports to Protect

question 1

Multiple Choice

Alexander Hamilton argued for strong controls on imports to protect early American industries from competition from more established English industries.This is an example of the ______ argument for trade restriction.

• A) low foreign wages
• B) antidumping
• C) national defense
• D) infant industry

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