Tariffs in the late nineteenth century
A) were bitterly criticized by Social Darwinists.
B) did little to aid American businessmen.
C) almost destroyed the American manufacturing system.
D) kept prices for many products at artificially high levels.

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Tariffs in the late nineteenth century were designed to protect American industries by imposing taxes on imported goods, which kept prices for many products at artificially high levels to reduce foreign competition.

Tariffs in the Late Nineteenth Century