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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Boom and Bust

Question 3 • Crowley Credit Recovery US History Studies Since 1877 A

How did the tariff affect America?

Answer
A
American businesses grew.
B
Foreign countries retaliated and hurt American businesses.
C
Americans responded by buying more foreign goods.
D
Foreign countries were more willing to do business in America.

Explanation

A tariff is a tax on imported goods, and other countries may respond by placing tariffs on American exports. Those retaliatory tariffs can make American products more expensive abroad and hurt American businesses that sell to foreign buyers. So the best answer is “Foreign countries retaliated and hurt American businesses.”

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