What was the main purpose of the protective tariffs proposed in Hamilton’s 'Report on Manufactures' (1791)?
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Correct answer: To protect infant American industries from foreign competition
Hamilton sought to foster industrialization and economic self-sufficiency. By placing duties on imported goods, he aimed to make foreign products more expensive, thereby encouraging the growth of domestic manufacturing.
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