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jan 1, 1852 - California Foreign Miners Tax

Description:

Imposed a tax of $20/month on foreign miners

Designed to discourage immigration by removing an economic incentive for moving to the United States or remaining in the country.

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2 Jun 2021
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Date:

jan 1, 1852
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~ 173 years ago