5 août 1861 - Congress passes income tax law
Description:
The Revenue Act of 1861 is significant as it demonstrates the Union's effort to raise money to fund the war. Especially because this is a new tax at the time, it shows that people were starting to realize that the Civil War would be a great financial commitment.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
5 août 1861
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 162 ans
