Early States Had Broad Latitude to Pursue Their Own Policies

Early states had broad latitude to pursue their own policies, and the national government, under the Articles of Confederation, had little recourse if it disliked those policies. For example, the Rhode Island legislature-dominated by representatives of small farmers, artisans, and shopkeepers-frightened businessmen and property owners throughout the country by instituting

A) free trade policies.
B) economic policies including drastic currency inflation.
C) generous agricultural subsidies and severely protective tariffs.
D) eminent domain activities for an extensive statewide park system.