As the nation was industrializing, Congress used tariffs to
a. entice Europeans to buy American products
b. help American industries compete with European manufacturers
c. raise money to operate the government
d. raise the prices that Europeans would pay for American products
Ans: b. help American industries compete with European manufacturers
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