The tariff posed a threat to America's prosperity in the 1880s because
A) it was too low to be effective.
B) a number of foreign nations refused to export their goods to the United States.
C) it created a surplus that was not used to produce goods and services.
D) it exempted manufactured goods such as textiles.

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The tariff created a surplus because it was high, leading to more money coming into the government than was being spent on public goods and services. This surplus was not used to produce goods and services, which could have stimulated economic growth and prosperity.

The Tariff Posed a Threat to America's Prosperity in the 1880s