On April 16, 1921... An early morning severe weather outbreak produces 5 tornadoes across Middle Tennessee, primarily along a path from Giles to Cannon County. All are classified as F2. A total of 4 fatalities are reported, with another 41 injuries.
Protective tariff. Protective tariffs are tariffs that are enacted with the aim of protecting a domestic industry.[1] Tariffs are also imposed in order to raise government revenue, or to reduce an undesirable activity (sin tax).
Date: 1816. Description/Significance: This tariff is significant in that it was a first protective tariff in American history. The primary purpose of this tariff was to protect New England manufacturers from the inflow of British goods after the War of 1812.