Which of the following was a consequence of the United States tariff and tax system during the Gilded Age?

A. It caused a reduction in the wages of industrial workers.
B. It lowered prices on manufactured goods by increasing worldwide competition among producers.
C. It led to a surplus in the federal treasury.
D. It began to threaten the survival of a large number of American industries.


Answer: C

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