| The Whiskey Rebellion: An Early Challenge to America's New Government Contributor(s): Schiel, Katy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823942635 ISBN-13: 9780823942633 Publisher: Rosen Classroom OUR PRICE: $57.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2004 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - General |
| Dewey: 973.43 |
| Series: Primary Sources of Life in the New American Nation |
| Physical Information: 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 73033 Reading Level: 5.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When Congress enacted a 25 percent excise tax on domestically produced distilled spirits, grain growers and distillers were irate. Especially upset were the small producers of alcohol who began to organize an opposition. When mobs organized an opposition, a tax collector was tarred and feathered and another had his home burned. Shots were exchanged. President Washington called upon the rebels to disperse, but his pleas were ignored. A force of nearly 13,000 men was raised and quelled the opposition, which quickly faded away. |