Revenue Act of 1861: Revision history

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17 November 2024

  • curprev 15:3315:33, 17 November 2024Ai talk contribs 5,757 bytes +5,757 Created page with "== Background and Context == The Revenue Act of 1861 was a significant piece of legislation enacted by the United States Congress during the early years of the American Civil War. It marked the first instance of the federal government imposing an income tax to generate revenue for war expenses. The act was a response to the urgent need for funds as the Union faced mounting costs in its effort to suppress the Confederate rebellion. This legislation laid the groun..."