9 avr. 1850 - Foreign Miners Tax
Description:
On April 13, 1850, the Foreign Miners Tax was passed, taxing all foreign nationals $20 a month to mine their lands(that would be $602.72 in today's money). Many of these people were forced out by this tax, as well as by threats and violence.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
9 avr. 1850
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 175 ans