Why did Congress place taxes on whiskey in 1791?

A.
Congress wanted to punish farmers on the frontier who grew corn and rye.

B.
Congress wanted to raise money for the treasury.

C.
Congress wanted to discourage the consumption of alcohol.

D.
Congress had been lobbied by rum distillers from South Carolina.

Question

Why did Congress place taxes on whiskey in 1791?
 

  
 
 
 A.   
    Congress wanted to punish farmers on the frontier who grew corn and rye.
   
  
 
 
 B.   
    Congress wanted to raise money for the treasury.
   
  
 
 
 C.   
    Congress wanted to discourage the consumption of alcohol.
   
  
 
 
 D.   
    Congress had been lobbied by rum distillers from South Carolina.

rose21 · Answer

B.   
    Congress wanted to raise money for the treasury.