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GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MOUNT VERNON: Distilling the Truth - The Story Behind the Whiskey Rebellion

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Whiskey Rebellion
President George Washington leading his gathered forces during the Whiskey Rebellion (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
How Much Do You Know About The Whiskey Rebellion?
In 1794, farmers from Western Pennsylvania rose up in protest of what they saw as unfair taxation, and provided the new nation, and George Washington, with a looming crisis. Washington personally led the militia in a showdown against the rebels in October.

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Washington Issues Proclamation
Faced with the first true challenge to his federal authority, Washington issued a proclamation to raise the militia to deal with the revolt.
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Presidency Quiz
How Well Do You Know Washington's Time in Office?
The Whiskey Rebellion was a pivotal moment in the presidency of George Washington. How much do you know about other aspects of his presidency?

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Distillery
Just three years after leading troops to suppress the Whiskey Rebellion, Washington began to commercially distill whiskey of his own. And yes, he did pay the excise tax!

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Ten Facts About the American Economy in the 18th Century

While the tax on whiskey led farmers to revolt, the average tax rate in colonial America was very low, by both modern and contemporary standards.LEARN MORE
OBJECT SPOTLIGHT
Distillery Ledger
Distillery and Fishery Ledger

Washington's whiskey distillery was one of the largest in the country at the time. This ledger records more than 80 transactions in 1799, for a total sale of 10,942 gallons of whiskey valued at $7,674.

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Be Washington
How Would You Handle the Whiskey Rebellion?
Put yourself in Washington's shoes during the Whiskey Rebellion with our interactive experience Be Washington! Will you make the same decision that he did?

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