Question

How did Congress protect the New England textile industry?

Answer 1

The Congress imposed tariffs to protect the New England textile Industry. But what are tariffs? Tariffs are taxes to be paid on a particular product or services.  

Answer 2

The textile industry is the production of yarns, fabrics and the subsequent design or manufacture of garments and their distribution.

Congress imposed tariffs (taxes on imports or exports) to protect the New England textile industry.

The correct answer is: For the imposition of tariffs.