Articles related to "Whiskey Rebellion"

The Whiskey Rebellion represented the first serious challenge to the authority of the newly formed central government and thus demanded a decisive response.

Rebellion against a whiskey tax tested the new U.S. Constitution and set the precedent for future conflicts between Americans and their government.

The series of events in the 1790s, which pitted federalists against anti-federalists, sometimes called the Whiskey Rebellion, was the epilogue to the Revolution.

A goal of paying off Revolutionary War debts led to a second uprising. Some call it America's first Civil War as it pitted the government against its citizens.

Hogeland's book brings to life the economic distress of the rebels, the heavy hand of the federal government, and the peace efforts of moderates.

Face facts! Alcohol has always been a part of the American landscape. Through good times and bad, war and peace, Prohibition and even a Rebellion, whiskey was there!

Across the Americas whisky, with or without the "e", is being celebrated. Come join novices and connoisseurs where experts hold court and the drams are delightful.

George Washington assumed the presidency as Europe began a long period of strife begun by the 1789 French Revolution, events balanced by crucial domestic problems.

Its official! The US Senate has proclaimed September "NATIONAL BOURBON HERITAGE MONTH". Mix up a mint julep, manhattan or an old fashioned and join the celebration.

Louisiana mansion was the scene of murders and is a place where occurrences paranormal happen. It is thought to be the most haunted plantation house in the USA.

Taxes have been imposed on Americans since 1765 and evolved throughout the centuries, some related to historical events and others were more added more gradually.

Perhaps better known as the second half of the Lewis and Clark exploration team within the Corps of Discovery, William Clark led a remarkable career of adventure.

From colonial times to present day whiskey has been a mainstay in American libations. Corn, charcoal and limestone springs are just some of the reasons why.

The Revolutionary War brought the desired freedom the young states wanted, but it also brought great debt. Alexander Hamilton's idea on how to pay the debt caused mayhem.

As Pittsburgh celebrates its 250th birthday, locals wonder how their city came to be. What's in a name? Read about the most daring mission of the French and Indian War.