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1814 - Poll Tax

How many people now live in Mecklenburg County and what is the value of their property? The system of assessing and collecting taxes is complicated. There are taxes on land and slaves, plus a tax for each man who votes, called a poll tax. Many people still prefer British money over American currency. Four British pence must be paid for every 100 acres. The poll tax per man is one shilling.

Exhibit & Section: 
History Timeline [1]
Nation: America 1782-1819 [2]
Node Order: 
350
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Event Date Field: 
Saturday, January 1, 1814
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[1] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/history-timeline
[2] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/nation-america-1782-1819