Describe the reasons for charging protective tariffs.

In addition to taxes, duties, and fees, tariffs can take the form of other restrictions on imported goods. The purpose of protective tariffs is to foster the growth of local industries and protect them from a flood of cheap foreign goods.

Explanation:

the answer is a. the declaration of independence.

the first two years of american revolution was not very encouraging for the patriots since the british were far superior in sea power, arms and troops.