Rebellion in the Early Republic - Crisis in the West | 4

Rebellion in the Early Republic - Crisis in the West | 4

In 1794, anti-government protests grew into an all-out rebellion, and President Washington faced his first major test of federal authority. Some 7,000 armed Westerners marched on Pittsburgh and threatened its residents. Violent resistance to the whiskey tax soon spread from western Pennsylvania to Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia.

Washington and his cabinet held tense meetings to debate a response to the so-called Whiskey Rebellion. The country’s first president was determined to act quickly and decisively, despite divisions among his close advisers. Nothing less than the sovereignty of the young nation was at stake.


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Civil Rights - Interview with Peggy Trotter Dammond Preacely | 7

Civil Rights - Interview with Peggy Trotter Dammond Preacely | 7

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Civil Rights - The Unfinished Journey | 6

Civil Rights - The Unfinished Journey | 6

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Civil Rights - On The March | 5

As the Civil Rights movement entered the landmark years of 1963 and 1964, activists had faced many challenges - but had also won many victories. Now, they sought to launch new campaigns in Alabama and...

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Civil Rights - Prairie Fire | 4

Civil Rights - Prairie Fire | 4

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24 Loka 201838min

Civil Rights - Jim Crow Fights Back  | 3

Civil Rights - Jim Crow Fights Back | 3

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17 Loka 201838min

Civil Rights - Strides Towards Freedom | 2

Civil Rights - Strides Towards Freedom | 2

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10 Loka 201835min

Civil Rights - New World A’Comin | 1

Civil Rights - New World A’Comin | 1

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National Parks - Interview with Parks Superintendent Greg Dudgeon | 7

National Parks - Interview with Parks Superintendent Greg Dudgeon | 7

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