Protection Echoes From the Capitol (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Hudson McKee

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266409857 ISBN 13: 9780266409854

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Protection echoes from the Capitol: speeches on the Mills bill and the battle over American trade

This volume presents the debate as it unfolded in the House of Representatives, compiling speeches delivered on the Mills Bill and the question of protection vs.

free trade. It offers a historical snapshot of how policymakers argued the case for protecting American labor and industries, and how the idea of tariff reform was fought out in public.

Read through the voices of lawmakers and the era’s political rhetoric to understand the stakes. The book frames the discussion around key questions of national policy, industry, and earnings, set against the broader struggle over what kind of economy the young United States should pursue.

• Excerpts that illustrate the public exchange over tariffs, protection, and free trade.
• Insights into the arguments used by supporters and opponents of protectionist policies.
• Historical context that helps explain how tariff debates shaped political alignments.
• A look at the period’s legislative process and the way speeches framed national priorities.

Ideal for readers interested in historical U.S. economic policy, tariff debates, and the rhetoric of 19th‑century politics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266409857
• ISBN 13: 9780266409854
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 596