Based primarily on personal antagonisms, its name came from the governor's attempt to eliminate a particular commodity's use as a currency; the governor was imprisoned for two years and sent back to England, but he was exonerated and the mutineers were found guilty at the subsequent inquiry.
The leaders included John Macarthur, Major George Johnston, and other members of the New South Wales Corps. Based primarily on personal antagonisms, its name came from the governor's attempt to eliminate a particular commodity's use as a currency; the governor was imprisoned for two years and sent back to England, but he was exonerated and the mutineers were found guilty at the subsequent inquiry. For 10 points, name this 1808 Australian uprising, which overthrew territorial governor William Bligh.
The leaders included John Macarthur, Major George Johnston, and other members of the New South Wales Corps.
Rum Rebellion