Western farmers resented the 1791 tax on Alcoholic Beverages, known as the whiskey tax, because they relied on distilling grain into whiskey as a primary source of income and a way to transport their surplus crops. The tax disproportionately affected them, as it was seen as an unfair burden imposed by a distant federal government that did not understand their economic realities. Additionally, many farmers viewed the tax as an infringement on their rights and autonomy, leading to widespread protests and resistance, exemplified by the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794.
The farmers valued their independence.
Western farmers opposed the whiskey tax because idk. answer it yourself lol... jk. They opposed it because farmers exchanged whiskey and other items they produced for goods they needed. Congress decided to put a special tax on whiskey and other alcoholic beverages to help reduce the national debt. However, western farmers opposed and protested... :) hope this helppss!
1790, American farmers wanted fair tax laws and the right to settle western lands.
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1790, American farmers wanted fair tax laws and the right to settle western lands.
why did western farmers want free silver?
Whiskey Rebellion
Western farmers sold wheat and corn as their cash crops.
The United States government put tax on selling wheat.
most american lived in the countryside and worked on farms. farmers wanted fair tax laws and the right to settle western land
He used the authority of the federal government to put down the rebellion
what political party vocalized complaints of western farmers in the political arena