Asked by Makayla
Why were so many people willing to put up with the higher taxes that came from an arms race?
most just ignored the increase in taxes and refused to pay them
They knew there would be severe punishments if they did not pay the taxes
they believed it was necessary for national defense
the tax increases were small and not very noticeable
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They believed it was necessary for national defense.
People accepted higher taxes because an arms race was framed as essential to protect the nation; patriotism, fear of external threats, and government appeals for security made the burden tolerable.
People accepted higher taxes because an arms race was framed as essential to protect the nation; patriotism, fear of external threats, and government appeals for security made the burden tolerable.
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