Description
The Whiskey Rebellion in 1794 marked the first major uprising against the newly created federal government in the United States. These videos explain what the rebellion was and the impact it had on the early United States.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What caused citizens to become angry with the government?
- The Whiskey Rebellion was the only time the President of the United States did what?
- What did this event teach U.S. citizens?
Additional Resource
Participants
Vocabulary
- Alexander Hamilton
- Commander In Chief
- Excise Tax
- George Washington