Historical Events tagged with "military funding"
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Introduction of Income Tax by Pitt the Younger
William Pitt the Younger implemented a new income tax of two shillings per pound to finance Great Britain's military operations during the ongoing Napoleonic Wars. This marked a significant shift in the British taxation system and aimed to bolster war funds as the nation faced enormous financial pressures. The decision followed previous taxation measures and arose from the desperate need to support the military amidst growing expenses.
Continue ReadingContinental Congress Passes First Federal Budget
The Continental Congress passed the first federal budget, marking a crucial step in the financial governance of the fledgling United States. This budget laid out the financial needs of the government as it contended with the challenges of financing the Revolutionary War. The allocation of funds was intended to support military efforts and maintain the Congress's authority. The budget represented an essential effort to establish financial stability amid war and uncertainty.
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