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The Whiskey Rebellion
The Whiskey Rebellion was a rebellion that occurred under the presidency of George Washington when whiskey was taxed. Farmers began to lose money when people bought less grain. They led a rebellion attacking tax collectors and burning down buildings. Washington's policy was to use his power over the armed forces to put down the rebellion, a policy that impacted the nation by ending the rebellion and influencing future presidents. Image Source: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
