"The Tariff in Our Times" by Ida M. Tarbell is a chronicle of America’s tariff history, highlighting instances where the desires of the general public were overshadowed by the goals of certain groups. It's a tale of conflicting beliefs on tariff laws, examining the consequences of shielding industries, and how U.S. companies have adapted to these changes through time. Beginning with a look back to legislation leading up to the Civil War, the story shows how popular feelings and government plans changed due to economic troubles and politics, which created a push for protectionist policies. People like Justin S. Morrill become important as their decisions show the difficulties of balancing income and protecting industries. Tarbell introduces the central issues of how tariffs have formed the U.S. economy and the continuous battle between protecting industries and allowing free trade.
The Tariff in Our Times
By Ida M. (Ida Minerva) Tarbell
Journey through America's past to discover how tariffs shaped the nation's economy, often at the expense of the average person's voice.
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About the AuthorIda Minerva Tarbell was an American writer, investigative journalist, biographer, and lecturer. She was one of the leading muckrakers and reformers of the Progressive Era of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was a pioneer of investigative journalism.
Ida Minerva Tarbell was an American writer, investigative journalist, biographer, and lecturer. She was one of the leading muckrakers and reformers of the Progressive Era of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was a pioneer of investigative journalism.
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