2. What was it Whiskey rebellion of 1794 was when farmers near the Appalachian mountains rebelled against taxation on whiskey. George Washington then rallied local militia to stop the rebellion and no fights broke out
3. What made it happen Federal government placed a tax on whiskey to generate revenue Americans near the Appalachian mountains were less obedient to government tax and rioted against tax collectors
4. Importance This was the first time the American government used military to force to put down an insurrection. Gave precedence of responding with military force if citizens are to protest violently
