The McKinley Tariff Act of 1890
Historian Charles Calhoun talked the Tariff Act of 1890 also known as the McKinley Tariff. He spoke about Benjamin Harrison's role in passing the act.
Description
Historian Charles Calhoun talked the Tariff Act of 1890 also known as the McKinley Tariff. He spoke about William McKinley and Benjamin Harrison's role in passing the act. He explained the factors that contributed to its passing and the purpose of the act.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What was the problem with the US government running a surplus leading up to the passing of the McKinley Tariff?
- What does a protective tariff do?
- How did Republicans use the McKinley Tariff act to protect US industry while reducing the surplus?
- How was the McKinley Tariff an example of the US government actively regulating trade?
Additional Resources
Participants
Charles W. CalhounProfessor Emeritus, East Carolina University7 Videos
Brian LambHost, C-SPAN5559 Videos
Vocabulary
- Benjamin Harrison
- Bounty
- Protective Tariff
- Reciprocity
- Regulation
- Revenue
- Surplus
- William Mckinley