Which of the Following Was a Consequence of the United

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a consequence of the United States tariff and tax system during the Gilded Age?

A) It caused a reduction in the wages of industrial workers.
B) It lowered prices on manufactured goods by increasing worldwide competition among producers.
C) It led to a surplus in the federal treasury.
D) It began to threaten the survival of a large number of American industries.