Question

how did the smoot - hawley tariff act contribute to the great depression?
foreign countries refused to buy american goods due to its passage.
higher income taxes made it harder for families to buy goods.
fewer americans bought domestic goods due to increased cost.
successful american businesses forced foreign businesses to close.

Explanation:

The Smoot - Hawley Tariff Act raised U.S. tariffs on imported goods. In response, foreign countries retaliated by imposing their own tariffs on American goods, leading to a decline in American exports as foreign countries refused to buy American goods.

Answer:

Foreign countries refused to buy American goods due to its passage.