What Are The Causes Of The Hamilton's Rebellion

The Whisky Rebellion- George Washington's Secretary of Treasury proposed a new excise tax on whisky to gain revenue to pay off the countries debt. Hamilton knew that the idea of tax was not accepted by Americans in previous years, however, he saw it necessary to form a strong and effective national government. Initially, the rebellion began in July of 1794 when a group of angry tax protesters demolished the home of a tax inspector (PBS). The rebellion grew and many protesters brought back the idea of “no taxation without representation” from the revolution. American citizens saw taxes as an abuse of authority and felt as if the tax specifically punished those in the western frontier. President George Washington recognized the threat of the rebellion and decided that the government needed to show control. Washington sent 12,950 militia men to Western Pennsylvania to show that valence and hostility would not be tolerated by the government (Mount Vernon). Nearly all rebels fled when they were confronted by the troops and their power
The country owed money to foreign nations, citizens and soldiers for their contributions to the war. Washington chose specific advisers known as the president’s Cabinet to help him settle the nation’s issues similarly to these. Alexander Hamilton was elected the nations Secretary of Treasury on September 11, 1789 (Mount Vernon). Hamilton recognized the countries growing national debt and created a controversial plan to improve the economy. Hamilton’s financial plan included the formation of a national bank that would create a more stable currency. In addition to this, Hamilton suggested that the national government should take over the debt of the states to strengthen the financial power of the United States. He also proposed that the United States raise taxes to increase revenue. This idea was adopted by congress as the Excise Act of 1791