The Federalist-controlled U.S. Congress, which greatly needs…

July 1798 CE

The Federalist-controlled U.S. Congress, which greatly needs revenues for the anticipated war with France, votes in July of 1798 to impose a direct federal tax on all real property, including land, buildings, and slaves, intending to raise two million dollars.

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