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Whiskey Rebellion Research Paper

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This sentiment is universally shared amongst those who participated in this "Whiskey Rebellion". The "General" or President Washington instituted the whisky tax 3 years ago to remitt some of debt incurred during the war. These farmers resisted the tax because most of these frontiersmen do not use currency but rather use their fermented produce made into whiskey as their medium of exchange. They felt this tax directly infringed on the principles they fought for in the war. Washington and his new government maintained these taxes were legal and necessary for the health of the new nation. In the end, the government sent over 13,000 militiamen with Washington riding in front of the pack to negotiate with the rebels and to prevent a deadly confrontation.

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