Question

Raising tariffs like the McKinley Tariff is an example of conservative policy because it protected business with a

A. railroad rebate.
B. tax on exports.
C. tax on imports.
D. tax on incom

Answer 1

Raising tariffs like the McKinley Tariff is an example of conservative policy because it protected business with a "tax on imports". The idea behind these tariffs is that if fewer goods are allowed to come in, more goods will be produced at home.