How did the Confederation Congress respond to the flooding of the American market with British goods?
A) It imposed a high protective tariff on British imports in an effort to save American producers.
B) It could do nothing because it lacked the power to establish a national commercial policy.
C) It established quotas, stipulating that only a certain number of certain goods could be imported.
D) It imposed an embargo on all British products.

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The Confederation Congress lacked the power to establish a national commercial policy, so it could not impose a tariff, establish quotas, or impose an embargo on British products. Therefore, the correct choice is B, "It could do nothing because it lacked the power to establish a national commercial policy," as the Congress was powerless to respond.

How Did the Confederation Congress Respond to the Flooding of the American