Hamilton's rationale for placing a tax on whiskey was primarily that he planned to use the tax to reduce the national debt. The whiskey tax was part of his broader financial strategy to stabilize the economy and generate revenue for the federal government.
What was Hamilton’s rationale for placing a tax on whiskey?
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He wanted to impose a penalty on farmers for producing too much whiskey.
He planned to use the tax to reduce the national debt.
He wanted to distribute the taxes to state governments.
He wanted to halt the export of whiskey.
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