In 1913,to offset the loss of revenues from other legislation,Congress
A) increased business regulatory fees.
B) passed a graduated income tax.
C) raised the tariff on agricultural goods.
D) decided to inflate the currency.
E) passed heavy excise taxes on alcohol and tobacco.

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The passage mentions that Congress passed a legislation to offset the loss of revenues from other legislation. The passage further states that this legislation was a graduated income tax, which was introduced in 1913. Therefore, option B - passed a graduated income tax - is the best choice.

In 1913,to Offset the Loss of Revenues from Other Legislation,Congress