Between the years of 1791 and 1794 attacks protest called the whiskey rebellion took place. Despite being called the whiskey rebellion the tax applied to all distilled spirits. The somewhat controversial tax was put in place because of Alexander Hamilton's program to pay off war debt.
The tax was fiercely protested in western Pennsylvania above all areas. Citizens they're used violent tactics to prevent the government from collecting their taxes. This became so dramatic, that in July 1794 over 500 men attacked the home of General John Neville was attacks inspector. The situation was so bad the George Washington himself had to lead an Army to stop them. By the time Washington had arrived however, the protesters had left. Around 20 men were
The tax was fiercely protested in western Pennsylvania above all areas. Citizens they're used violent tactics to prevent the government from collecting their taxes. This became so dramatic, that in July 1794 over 500 men attacked the home of General John Neville was attacks inspector. The situation was so bad the George Washington himself had to lead an Army to stop them. By the time Washington had arrived however, the protesters had left. Around 20 men were