5 gen 1794 anni - Whisky Rebellion

Descrizione:

HAMILTON'S FINANCIAL PLAN
- Federal assumption of state debt
- National bank
- Stimulate industry via excise taxes and protective tarriffs

WHISKEY REBELLION
- Western whiskey makers (farmers) refuse to pay whiskey tax (Hamilton's)
- Whiskey militia intimidates tax collectors
- FEDERAL GOVT SENDS MILITIA: strong response/suppression shows strength of central govt., establishes federal authority (compare with Shay's Rebellion)