What did Caprivi's tariff policies provoke?
Urban riots
Industrial backlash
Angered agrarians
Foreign disputes
Answer
Angered agrarians were the unintended result of Caprivi's tariff policies. Caprivi aimed to protect domestic industries by increasing import tariffs on agricultural products, but this move backfired as it led to higher prices for consumers and sparked outrage among the agrarian population. The outcome of this miscalculation damaged Caprivi's reputation and contributed to his eventual downfall as Chancellor.
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