The Whiskey Rebellion was waged because of the desire to acquire cheaper alcoholic spirits for urban laborers.

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The Whiskey Rebellion was actually a response to a tax on whiskey that was imposed by the federal government. Farmers who used their surplus grain to make whiskey were angry about the tax, which they felt unfairly targeted them. They saw it as an infringement on their rights and economic freedom. The rebellion was largely a rural movement, not a demand for cheaper alcohol for urban workers.

The Whiskey Rebellion Was Waged Because of the Desire to Acquire