Whiskey Rebellion By Arnv Sep 3, 1783 American Revolution ends. Sep 11, 1789 Alexander Hamilton elected as Secretary of the Treasury. Jan 27, 1791 Whiskey Excise tax passed. Jan 17, 1792 Washington asks Westerners to stop resisting America's authority. Mar 21, 1794 Whiskey Rebellion protests get Violent. Jul 20, 1794 Four hundred rebels set fire to home of John Neville near Pittsburgh. Sep 9, 1795 Washington took an army of 13,000 men to put down the rebellion. Nov 29, 1795 John Mitchell and Philip Weigel were found guilty of treason but were pardoned by Washington. Apr 15, 1802 President Thomas Jefferson repeals the Whiskey Excise tax. Jun 18, 1812 War of 1812 broke out.