1 janv. 1791 - Whiskey Rebellion
Description:
- Whiskey Tax: 1st excise tax (tax on specific items) on domestic products by US government- Farmers: organized → attack government buildings
- Washington: raise an army of 13,000 men → put down the rebellion
- Only time U.S. president has gone into battle
- A symbol that the new government is strong
- Contrast between how the Shay Rebellion is handled vs. Whiskey rebellion
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1791
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 233 ans
