apr 6, 1791 - Whiskey Rebellion
Description:
The Whiskey Rebellion was a tax protest. The tax on whiskey was the first tax that was established on a product by the new government. They made the tax on whiskey because it was the most popular distilled beverage and they needed money after the civil war.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 6, 1791
Now
~ 235 years ago