In 1974, a tax inspectors home was attacked by a group of whiskey rebels. The actions of the rebels turned head and the presence of the Whiskey Rebellion threatened to expand to other states outside of Pennsylvania. In response to the destruction, Alexander Hamilton advised military action, and soon 13,000 militia were led by Hamilton and dispersed the the crowds. This event is important because it is the first of many events of American history of the government, for whatever reason, trying to put a stop to alcoholic drinking, so this paves a path of more conflict between the people and the government in later years.
This picture illustrates the conflict and struggle of the government trying to suppress the rebels of the whiskey rebellion.…