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The first tax imposed on American citizens was by order of the British Parliament. These taxes were imposed to help the economy of Great Britain following the financial devastation that was left after the French and Indian War.
Probably not, Taxes are normally also used to help the poor (who do not pay tax). So taxes are also supporting the services other citizens get from their government.
The 15th Amendment was controversial when it first appeared and angered many citizens. They felt that they were know second class citizens to minorities.
No, it is not the constitution that taxes citizens, it is the government. The text of the constitution (of which ever country you are from - you did not specify) will however allow the government to tax citizens.
the battle at bunker hill was caused because of the unfair taxes