Question

Why did the U.S. raise tariffs and why was it a poor decision during this time?

A.To try and bring in more money to the American economy. It was a poor decision to raise tariffs because other countries didn't want to or could not afford to pay the tariffs.

B. To punish Great Britain, France, and Germany for not paying back the money they owed to U.S. banks. It was a poor decision to raise tariffs because it brought in more trade.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Makes the most sense. Other countries could not afford the raised prices, so they stopped purchasing from america which ended up backfiring.