Moonshine and Rebellion: The Real Story Behind Southern Bootleggers
Moonshine and Rebellion: The Real Story Behind Southern Bootleggers - History Collection
2. The Whiskey Tax and Early Resistance
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In 1791, the federal government imposed the first Whiskey Tax, sparking outrage among small rural distillers. Many Appalachian farmers saw the tax as unfair, targeting their livelihoods and...