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Most people associate slavery with the American South. However, slaves were utilized in the Caribbean, as well as in all parts of the original colonies and territories that later became the United States. From the time Christopher Columbus (1451–1506) arrived in the Caribbean in 1492, Caribbean Indians were enslaved to work in mines and on plantations. Later, the Spanish began importing African slaves to work the sugar plantations. Because sugar crops required quick processing to avoid spoilage, Caribbean slave life was much harsher than that of slaves in North America. Nineteen-hour days and harsh working conditions led to disease and high death rates. Rather than improve conditions, plantation owners simply increased the number of slaves they imported.
The Four characteristics of a good tax are:
- <em>Equity:</em>:Taxes should be fair, and certain taxes should be given to taxpayers with similar characteristics.Could be on ability to pay. Example: Height tax is unfair.
- <em>Non-Distortionary:::</em>Taxes should not affect economic behavior.For example, they should not be so high that they discourage people from working.
- <em>Certainty::</em>People and firms should know when atax should be paid (and how much).<em> </em>Taxes should be stable, so that people and firms can plan their finances<em>.</em>
- <em>Convenience::</em>It must be simple and easy for people and firms to pay their taxes on a regular basis.<em> </em>For example, income taxes are collected by employers on a monthly basis from the salaries of the workers.
I believe it is D....
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