What was the flaw in the act passed by Congress that established a tax on whiskey?

Question

a. it rewarded farmers who grew corn
b. it did not spread the tax burden evenly
c. it was very similar to taxes Britain had proposed
d. it had to be collected in person by tax collectors

Answer 1

The flaw in the act passed by Congress that established a tax on whiskey was b. it did not spread the tax burden evenly. The whiskey tax disproportionately affected small-scale farmers and distillers, particularly in the western frontier regions, leading to significant discontent and ultimately contributing to the Whiskey Rebellion.