The flaw in the act passed by Congress that established a tax on whiskey was that it did not spread the tax burden evenly. This whiskey tax disproportionately affected small-scale distillers and farmers, particularly in the western frontier regions, leading to significant unrest and resistance, exemplified by events like the Whiskey Rebellion.
What was the flaw in the act passed by Congress that established a
tax on whiskey?
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It rewarded farmers who grew corn.
It did not spread the tax burden evenly.
It was similar to taxes Britain had proposed.
It had to be collected in person by tax collectors.
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