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82 matches to Hair Powder Tax
Tallage. -14C. Feudal tax on vassals by Lords.
Tithes. 10% tax paid to church. Implemented by Christians, 4C-9C. Enforced by law 8C; 10C England. Abolished: 1789 France, 1887 Italy, 1871 Ireland. 1836 England converted to rent and reduced; abolished 1936.
Tyler, Wat. -1381. Led English Peasants’ Revolt vs taxation 1381. Executed.
Walter, Hubert. -1205. English Archbishop of Canterbury. Ransomed Richard I, 1193. First Income Tax. Governed during king’s absences.
Whiskey Rebellion. 1794. Pennsylvania settlers vs excise tax. Cavalry suppressed without violence.
Whiskey Ring. 1875. 110 convicted in US bribery scandal to save distillers excise taxes.
Whiteboys. 1760. Irish peasants harass landlords, tax collectors, Protestant clergy. 1860-85. Secret Ribbonist movement.