1 juill. 1794 - Farmer's rebellion
Description:
Farmers in western Pennsylvania rebel over the strict enforcement of an excise tax on whiskey passed in 1791. 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.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 juill. 1794
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 231 ans