Historical Events tagged with "excise tax"
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George Washington Suppresses Whiskey Rebellion
In 1794, President George Washington invoked the Militia Acts of 1792 to suppress a violent insurrection known as the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania. The rebellion arose in response to a federal excise tax on whiskey, which farmers believed unfairly targeted them. Washington's decision to mobilize the militia showcased the federal government's ability to enforce law and order. The gathering of about 13,000 militiamen was significant, as it marked one of the first substantial tests of federal authority under the new U.S. Constitution.
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