The+Whiskey+Rebellion+-+Brittany+H

In September 1791 Pennsylvania broke out in a rebellion against the tax on whiskey. Farmers often made whiskey out of their corn and then trade it instead of selling corn. George Washington and his advisors went to stop the Whiskey Rebellion. Instead of regular troops they decided to send militia troops. When the people heard Washington and his troops were coming the ran. This painting was done by Donna Neary and is called " To Execute the Laws of the Union, The Whiskey Rebellion."