Which of the Following Groups Was Most Directly Affected by the Excise

question 143

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups was most directly affected by the excise tax on whiskey?

• A) Urban laborers
• B) Southern planters
• C) Northern merchants
• D) Western farmers

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