The motive behind the high tariffs imposed by nations on imports of manufactured goods prior to World War II was to:
A)deter any possible attempts to undermine national sovereignty.
B)protect domestic industries from foreign competition.
C)boost national revenues affected by the Great Depression.
D)prevent multinational companies from taking away jobs based in those countries.

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During the 1920s and 30s many of the world's nation-states erected formidable barriers to international trade and foreign direct investment.Many of the barriers to international trade took the form of high tariffs on imports of manufactured goods.The typical aim of such tariffs was to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

The Motive Behind the High Tariffs Imposed by Nations on Imports