Whiskey Rebellion (jan 1, 1791 – jan 1, 1794)
Description:
tax protestfarmers revolt and refuse to pay whiskey tax (set by Ham.)
-terrorized tax collectors
- Washington led militia to put down
- govt won allegiance by intimidation
sealed in new territories as states
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Date:
jan 1, 1791
jan 1, 1794
~ 3 years