Whiskey rebellion (jan 1, 1791 – jan 1, 1794)
Description:
Cause: whiskey tax imposed by congress given by Alexander Hamilton who proposed that government assume responsibility debts and pay them off with taxesEffect: new national government had the will and ability to suppress violent resistance to laws. Contributed to formation of political parties in U.S.
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Date:
jan 1, 1791
jan 1, 1794
~ 3 years