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The Whiskey Tax Being Enacted
"Whiskey tax" is passed through Congress at this time in order to raise revenue for the new country. Individuals in Western Pennsylvania immediately voice their problems and vow to evade the tax.(uh oh) -
The Pittsburgh Assembly Meeting
The tension and discontent reached a point of violent outbreaks against tax collectors in the western counties of Pennsylvania.The Pittsburgh Assembly meets to discuss the problem. -
Violence Starts
Nearly 400 rioters harassed multiple tax collectors for this taxation...One being John Neville, he got the worst of it. They attacked Neville and set fire to his property in response to the continuation of the whiskey tax. -
Assembly at Braddock's Field
Rebels meet at Braddock's Field to further discuss their grievances. Meanwhile, Washington urgently sends a peace commission to Pennsylvania -
Washington reviews the troops
Washington gathers militia forces from Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland in order to settle the rioters in Western Pennsylvania. He has a force of 12,950 men in total. -
Pardons issued
Washington issues pardons to John Mitchell and Philip Weigel, two men who were found guilty of treason. This being the final event to the Whiskey Rebellion saga.