jan 1, 1816 - PROTECTIVE TARIFF (ERA 2)
Description:
In 1816 the federal government taxed imports which made them more expensive than goods made in the USA. The protective tariff of 1816 was one of the main causes of the civil war because the tariff hurt the ability of foreigners to sell things in markets.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1816
Now
~ 209 years ago