What is the primary action taken by the federal government when inflation is widespread in the American economy? A. Raising taxes on foreign governments
B. Lowering tariff rates on imports
C. Raising taxes on individuals and businesses
D. Closing all state banks

Read this quotation. i challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation to show a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with great britain. . our corn will fetch its price in any market in europe. —thomas paine, common sense, 1776 one argument for independence in this quotation is that britain's taxes are too high. britain is isolating the colonies. the colonies do not need britain. britain is taking american property.