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The Whiskey Rebellion and the Fear Of The Tax Collector (1794)

Published: Oct. 6, 2022, 12:45 p.m.

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It\\u2019s October 6th. In 1794, violent skirmishes are breaking out in Western Pennsylvania as the newly formed country tries to levy a tax on whisky.

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Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss how the tax was a test for the new government, and how paranoia and violence against tax collection has a long history in the United States.

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