jan 1, 1791 - Whiskey Rebellion
Description:
The Whiskey Rebellion (also known as the Whiskey Insurrection) was a violent tax protest in the United States beginning in 1791 and ending in 1794 during the presidency of George Washington. The so-called "whiskey tax" was the first tax imposed on a domestic product by the newly formed federal government.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1791
Now
~ 234 years ago