Understanding Taxes - Activity 3: Timeline of U.S. Tariffs Between 1816-1860

Theme 2: Taxes in U.S. HistoryLesson 2: Early Tax Issues

Activity 3: Timeline of U.S. Tariffs Between 1816-1860

Tariffs were an early form of taxation used to generate needed revenue and influence behavior. Visit https://www.taxnotes.com/tax-history-project/tax-history-museum/1816-1860 for information about U.S. tariffs enforced between 1816 and 1860. Once there, click on these dates to access the information. Use your findings to complete the matching activity below.

Question/s

"Match the tariff related event to the date it occurred by choosing the date from the drop-down menu. To assess your answers, click the Check My Answers button at the bottom of the page."
~ Tina the Tax Tutor

Bill to increase tariffs by 5% failed
Tariffs lowered, except on textiles and iron; southern states rebel.
50% tariff on textiles, fur, and liquor
A 25% tax on all imports
35% tariff on textiles and iron

"Hi, I'm Tina. - Lets get started!!" ~Tina the Tax Tutor

Question/s

"Hi, I'm Tina. - Lets get started!!"
~Tina the Tax Tutor