Whiskey Rebellion (Taxation WITH Representation)?
What was the 1st tax passed and enforced under the Constitution? (Taxation WITH Representation) Used to raise monies “Them good old boys were making Whiskey and Rye”. American Pie. Was Washington right to use U. S. Troops to end an 500-man rebellion against federal tax collectors? Attacking a tax collector’s home. 4-state militias could not end it (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia). In 1794, Western Pennsylvania farmers were making whiskey and Congress passed the 1st ever Excise tax in 1791 on whiskey . 13 000 U.S. Troops were sent by George Washington to end the rebellion. NO FIGHTING NEEDED. 2 were tried for treason, sentenced, and later pardoned by George Washington. Was it smart to pardon the Whiskey Rebellion leaders?