The first federal tax on tobacco is implemented in the United States. In order to raise money for the Union War effort, a tax is imposed on cigars.
Source: Austin, G. A. et al. (1979). Perspectives on the history of psychoactive substance use. NIDA.
| Drugs: | Tobacco |
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| Regions: | USA (United States of America) |
| Topics: | Drugs and war, Taxation and regulation |