The motive behind the high tariffs imposed by nations on imports of manufactured goods,prior to World War II,was to:
A)protect domestic industries from foreign competition.
B)prevent the occurrence of the Great Depression.
C)safeguard patents,copyrights,and trademarks.
D)promote the trade of services over the trade of manufactured goods.
E)deter any possible attempts to promote communism.

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Prior to World War II, nations implemented high tariffs to protect their domestic industries from foreign competition. The tariffs were intended to provide a barrier to foreign goods and make them less appealing to consumers, thereby supporting the growth of domestic industries.

The Motive Behind the High Tariffs Imposed by Nations on Imports