Why did congress pass the tariffs of 1816, which raised the price of british made goods?
a. the govemment wanted to encourage people to buy american-made products to american
businesses grow.
b. the goverment wanted to weaken the british economy and put british manufacturers and shop owners
out of business.
c. because congress was anti-slavery, and this move was an attempt to hurt the southern economy.
d. because congress was reacting to tariffs passed in england which raised prices on american imports.

answer:

a. the government wanted to encourage people to buy american-made products to american businesses grow.

explanation:

the answer is "by providing data about careers and annual mean wages"

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