During the American Civil War, In the south's economy, Why did the South feel they were taxed unfairly? (think tariffs)

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Elizabeth Montes

6 February, 17:17

During the American Civil War, In the south's economy, Why did the South feel they were taxed unfairly? (think tariffs)

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Janessa Serrano · Answer 1

South Carolina declared unfair taxes to be a cause of secession: "The people of the Southern States are not only taxed for the benefit of the Northern States, but after the taxes are collected, three-fourths (75%) of them are expended at the North (to subsidize Wall Street industries that elected Lincoln)."