Whiskey Rebellion (aug 15, 1791 – jul 17, 1794)
Description:
The farmers from Western Pennsylvania rose up in protest of what they saw as unfair taxation and provided the new nation, and George Washington, with a looming crisis. In 1791, Congress approved a new, federal tax on spirits and the stills that produced them.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 15, 1791
jul 17, 1794
~ 2 years and 11 months