Whiskey Rebellion Notes

The Whiskey Rebellion occurred in southwestern Pennsylvania in 1794, representing a significant challenge to the new national government's authority.

It stemmed from a federal excise tax on whiskey, advocated by Alexander Hamilton.

Economic distress among Pennsylvania farmers, who relied on distilling whiskey, was a primary cause, leading to widespread protests.

The government's response included military intervention, which increased tensions between federal authority and state rights.