1 jan 1791 ano - Whiskey Rebellion

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- Whiskey Tax: 1st excise tax (tax on specific items) on domestic products by US government
- Farmers: organized → attack government buildings
- Washington: raise an army of 13,000 men → put down the rebellion
- Only time U.S. president has gone into battle
- A symbol that the new government is strong
- Contrast between how the Shay Rebellion is handled vs. Whiskey rebellion

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