Whiskey Rebellion (jan 14, 1791 – oct 30, 1794)
Description:
Popular uprising of whiskey distillers insouthwestern Pennsylvania in opposition to an excise tax on whiskey. In a show of strength and resolve by the new central government, Washington put down the rebellion with militia drawn from several states.
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Date:
jan 14, 1791
oct 30, 1794
~ 3 years and 9 months