The Whiskey Rebellion (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780823942626)

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.

Author: Katy Schiel
ISBN-10: 0823942627
ISBN-13: 9780823942626
Publisher: Rosen Classroom
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2003
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 9.80h x 6.10w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 73033 / Whiskey Rebellion: An Early Challenge to America's New Government