The rebellion, which occurred in 1794 in western Pennsylvania, was a response to a tax on whiskey that was seen as unfair by many farmers. The federal government, led by President George Washington, responded by sending troops to the region to suppress the rebellion. The rebellion was quickly put down, and the federal government's response was seen as a success. It helped to establish the authority of the new government and showed that it was capable of enforcing its laws.
The Whiskey Rebellion was also significant because it was the first time that the federal government had used military force to suppress an internal uprising. This was a major turning point in American history, as it set a precedent for the federal government to use force to maintain order.