The Whiskey Rebellion

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The Whiskey Rebellion
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George Washington
No Party 1789-1794
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Whiskey Rebellion (1791-1794)
Congress passed tax on whiskey to help pay war
debit and raise money for treasury When tax
collectors attempted to collect taxes, farmers in
Pennsylvania rebelled.
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Opposing Side 1 Farmers/Common People
Felt tax was unfair burden on farmers. They grew
corn and converted it to whiskey. The tax made
whiskey more expensive and fewer people were
buying it.
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Opposing Side 2 Federal Government
Felt they needed the tax to pay off debit they
targeted a luxury. shocked at farmers defiance.
Government sent militia to make them obey.
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Results/Effects
Government militia easily won (farmers were
unorganized) Federal Government showed power,
strength. Some say the use of force on the part
of the government was excessive.