1791
1. The Whiskey Rebellion
After the Revolutionary War, government tried to procure a steady source of revenue through taxing whiskey. In response, the government faced a small-scale revolution by some of its own citizens. Most of the country felt negatively toward taxing in general, much less taxing on whiskey. In 1974, a tax inspectors home was attacked by a group of whiskey rebels. The actions of the rebels turned head and the presence of the Whiskey Rebellion threatened to expand to other states outside of Pennsylvania. In response to the destruction, Alexander Hamilton advised military action, and soon 13,000 militia were led by Hamilton and dispersed the the crowds. This event is important because it is the first of many events of American history of the government, for whatever reason, trying to put a stop to alcoholic drinking, so this paves a path of more conflict between the people and the government in later years.
This picture illustrates the conflict and struggle of the government trying to suppress the rebels of the whiskey rebellion.
1877
Compromise of 1877: The End of Reconstruction
The Compromise of 1877 concluded that the Democrats accepted a Republican president, and to respect the civil and political rights of African Americans, on the condition that Republicans withdraw all …show more content…
Dorsey wrote a song that was inspired by his wife’s death while in labor. Surprisingly enough, the song revolutionized music a whole new genre: Gospel Blues. This song, “Take My Hand, Precious Lord,” impressioned the modern African American gospel music tradition. The song was made known to all ears when Martin Luther King Jr. on many occasions requested it be sung before civil rights marches. This person is important because they touched many aspects of American history: the advance and change of the culture of music, and the advance in the cultural change of relations between African Americans and white
1. The Whiskey Rebellion
After the Revolutionary War, government tried to procure a steady source of revenue through taxing whiskey. In response, the government faced a small-scale revolution by some of its own citizens. Most of the country felt negatively toward taxing in general, much less taxing on whiskey. In 1974, a tax inspectors home was attacked by a group of whiskey rebels. The actions of the rebels turned head and the presence of the Whiskey Rebellion threatened to expand to other states outside of Pennsylvania. In response to the destruction, Alexander Hamilton advised military action, and soon 13,000 militia were led by Hamilton and dispersed the the crowds. This event is important because it is the first of many events of American history of the government, for whatever reason, trying to put a stop to alcoholic drinking, so this paves a path of more conflict between the people and the government in later years.
This picture illustrates the conflict and struggle of the government trying to suppress the rebels of the whiskey rebellion.
1877
Compromise of 1877: The End of Reconstruction
The Compromise of 1877 concluded that the Democrats accepted a Republican president, and to respect the civil and political rights of African Americans, on the condition that Republicans withdraw all …show more content…
Dorsey wrote a song that was inspired by his wife’s death while in labor. Surprisingly enough, the song revolutionized music a whole new genre: Gospel Blues. This song, “Take My Hand, Precious Lord,” impressioned the modern African American gospel music tradition. The song was made known to all ears when Martin Luther King Jr. on many occasions requested it be sung before civil rights marches. This person is important because they touched many aspects of American history: the advance and change of the culture of music, and the advance in the cultural change of relations between African Americans and white