Why was the income tax viewed as a social justice cause?
A. It was applied only to the very wealthy and offset tariff reductions that benefitted the poor.
B. Immigrants were granted exemption from income taxes for the first three years they lived in America.
C. It was applied to all citizens but at progressive rates that more greatly affected the wealthy
D. Many citizens believed that the country's leadership would not value their views unless they paid taxes.
Answer: A
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