In 1791, Congress passed a tax on whiskey, but farmers refused to pay. Tax collectors were tarred and feathered, and George Washington had to call in the militia to quell the violence. What was this conflict called?

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This conflict is known as the Whiskey Rebellion. It was a response to the excise tax imposed on whiskey by the federal government, leading to widespread protests and violence.

In 1791, Congress Passed a Tax on Whiskey, but Farmers