What was Hamilton's rationale for placing a tax on whiskey?

Question

(1 point)
• He planned to use the tax to reduce the national debt.
• He wanted to impose a penalty on farmers for producing too much whiskey.
• He wanted to halt the export of whiskey.
© He wanted to distribute the taxes to state governments

Answer 1

(1 point)
• He planned to use the tax to reduce the national debt.