History of the United States II / Unit 5 USH2 0609 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The McKinley Tariff
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The idea
Under President Benjamin Harrison, the McKinley Tariff raised some import duties by as much as fifty percent.
In practice
The anchor calling it the highest tariff in American history to that date.
Where people slip
Protection for industry meant higher prices for consumers. Farmers paid more for what they bought, with no protection for what they sold.
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