Additionally, the tables on the right-hand side of this article support my contention that the US had very high tariffs through the 19th century, while England, starting around 1820, had nearly none.
Of note, it was during the period 1820 - 1920 the British Empire essentially collapsed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tariff_in_United_States_history
http://www.parisschoolofeconomics.com/hautcoeur-pierre-cyrille/M1_Histoire/Nye.pdf
It is a myth that the United Kingdom was a free trade nation in the 19th centur. I suggest you examine my source above, as it may change your perception of history.