One figure targeted during this rebellion was the general John Neville, who was sent to oversee the collection of taxes. One man involved in putting down this rebellion was "Light Horse Harry" Lee, who had earlier served in the American Revolution. The militia forces gathered to put down this rebellion were led by the president at the time, George Washington, although no resistance was met. For 10 points, name this rebellion in western Pennsylvan
One figure targeted during this rebellion was the general John Neville, who was sent to oversee the collection of taxes. One man involved in putting down this rebellion was "Light Horse Harry" Lee, who had earlier served in the American Revolution. The militia forces gathered to put down this rebellion were led by the president at the time, George Washington, although no resistance was met. For 10 points, name this rebellion in western Pennsylvania that started after the United States government passed an excise (ECK-size) tax on a certain form of alcohol.
One figure targeted during this rebellion was the general John Neville, who was sent to oversee the collection of taxes.
Whiskey Rebellion