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| Whiskey Rebellion | |
|---|---|
| Frontier tax protesters | United States |
| Commanders and leaders | |
| James McFarlane | George Washington Henry Lee III Alexander Hamilton |
| Units involved | |
Who was involved in the Whiskey Rebellion and why were they protesting?
A Whiskey Rebellion occurred in the 18th century. Approximately 400 farmers from western Pennsylvania rose up in 1794 in protest of what they saw as unfair taxation, providing a looming crisis for the newly created nation and George Washington. The new federal tax on spirits was established in 1791 by Congress.
Who supported Whiskey Rebellion?
The Whiskey Rebellion was a response to the excise tax proposed by Alexander Hamilton, who was Washington's Secretary of the Treasury in 1791.
Who opposed the Whiskey Rebellion?
the RepublicansOpposition to the whiskey tax and the rebellion itself built support for the Republicans, who overtook Washington's Federalist Party for power in 1802. The Whiskey Rebellion is considered one of the first major tests of the authority of the newly formed U.S. government.Oct 30, 2017
Did Jefferson support the Whiskey Rebellion?
James Madison and Thomas Jefferson remained silent on the issue of the whiskey tax in part because they had made a deal with Alexander Hamilton.