In 1794, farmers in western Pennsylvania revolt against a tax on and the
limiting of production of whiskey. Militia units from four states sent
troops to crush the revolt. The revolt's most active period was from
August-September 1794. George Washington commanded some of the initial
operations. For game scenarios, the Federal/State forces should always
outnumber the rebels.
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