During the nineteenth century, the government received most of its revenue from

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During the nineteenth century, tariffs were the primary source of revenue for the government. Protective tariffs were imposed on imported goods to encourage the buying of American goods and to generate revenue for the government. The income tax was not introduced until the Civil War, and tobacco taxes were a small source of revenue. There was no flat tax during this time period.

During the Nineteenth Century, the Government Received Most of Its