jul 1, 1794 - Farmers in western Pennsylvania rebel over the strict enforcement of an excise tax on whiskey passed in 1791.
Description:
President Washington issues a proclamation on August 7 ordering the insurgents to return home. When this fails, he calls up more than 12,000 militiamen and dispatches them to Pennsylvania, whereupon the insurrection dissolves.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 1, 1794
Now
~ 231 years ago