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In the 19th century, tariffs were crucial to the U.S. economy as they protected nascent American industries from foreign competition, helping to foster domestic manufacturing and economic growth. They also served as a significant source of federal revenue before the establishment of income tax. Additionally, tariffs were often a point of contention between agrarian and industrial regions, reflecting broader economic and political tensions within the country. Overall, tariffs played a key role in shaping the economic landscape and regional dynamics of the United States during this period.
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What was the average age of the population in 19th century US?
34
What did the US export in the late 19th century?
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What items did the US export inthe late 19th century?
Grain
Who developed a major steel monopoly in the US during the 19th century?
J.P Morgan
One effect of industrialization in the US in the late 19th century was?
a decrease in child labor
Who immigrated to the US in the late 19th century?
The Irish came to the U.S. in the late 19th century
Why were the immigrants of the 19th century important?
In the 19th century in the USA, immigrants most often worked in factories in the major US cities on the US East coast. Many were also employed to work on the ever expanding railroad industry.
How do high tariffs damage an economy?
In certain situations, throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, tariffs have always been a subject of nations' economic progress. Tariffs area tax on imported products and the US government has control over tariffs. When tariffs are abused it forces consumers to pay more for imported goods. This often times helps domestic companies which because of tariffs forces people to buy from them.There was a period of time in 19th century US, where the Southern populations was forced to buy goods from Northern factories, at a higher price than would otherwise be except for these "protective" tariffs. It also was a strain on the entire economy.
When did deflation occur in us?
In the 19th century
What was the most important cause of agrarian discontent in the US in the last quarter of the 19th century?
The feeling that the railroads were exploiting the farmers
What century did the US Civil War start in?
The 19th century, 1861-1865.
Who was the US abolitionist of 19th century?
Theodore Weld
Was the US abolitionist of 19th century?
Theodore Weld
What was the average age of the population in 19th century US?
34
What year did the Chinese arrive in the US?
Mid-19th century.
Who opened Japan to US trade in the 19th century?
the westerners
Did the US export bananas in the late 19th century?
Yes
