Tariffs were an early form of taxation used to generate needed revenue and influence behavior. Visit http://www.taxhistory.org/www/website.nsf/Web/TaxHistoryMuseum for information about U.S. tariffs enforced between 1816 and 1832. Once there, click on these dates to access the information. Use your findings to complete the matching activity below.

Match the tariff related event to the date it occurred by choosing the date from the drop-down menu. To assess your answers, click the Check My Answers button at the bottom of the page.

Bill to increase tariffs by 5% failed	Choose the correct answer18161820182418281832
Tariffs lowered, except on textiles and iron; southern states rebel.	Choose the correct answer18161820182418281832
50% tariff on textiles, fur, and liquor	Choose the correct answer18161820182418281832
A 25% tax on all imports	Choose the correct answer18161820182418281832
35% tariff on textiles and iron	Choose the correct answer18161820182418281832