During the Industrial Revolution, how did political decisions work to discourage competing markets outside the U.S.?(1 point)

Question

Responses

by implementing tariffs for foreign trade
by implementing tariffs for foreign trade

by funding the expansion of the railroads
by funding the expansion of the railroads

by creating programs to fund social welfare
by creating programs to fund social welfare

by encouraging trade to other countries

Answer 1

The correct response is:

by implementing tariffs for foreign trade

Tariffs were used to protect American industries from foreign competition by making imported goods more expensive.