In the United States one of the earliest challengers of the economic principle of free trade was Alexander Hamilton, who in 1791 advocated government policies that would encourage indigenous manufacturing and to protect it from competition from British exports.

In the United States one of the earliest challengers of the economic principle of free trade was Alexander Hamilton, who in 1791 advocated government policies that would encourage indigenous manufacturing and to protect it from competition from British exports.

A. and to protect it

B. but protecting it

C. while protecting it

D. for protecting them

E. to protect them

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Correct Answer: C

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