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French and Indian War 4.7 (73)

18th-century conflicts, British Empire, Colonial wars, French colonial history, Military history of North America / , , , , , , , , ,

⚔️ Overview The French and Indian War (1754–1763) was the North American theater of the global conflict known as the Seven Years’ War. It was fought primarily between Great Britain and France, along with their respective colonial militias and Native American allies. The war centered on territorial control of North America, particularly the Ohio River […]

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Whiskey Rebellion 5 (89)

American History, Early United States History, Federalism, George Washington Presidency, Political Conflicts, Taxation in U.S. History / , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Overview The Whiskey Rebellion (1791–1794) was a domestic uprising in the early United States in response to a federal excise tax on distilled spirits. Centered in western Pennsylvania, the rebellion tested the authority of the newly formed federal government under President George Washington and marked one of the first major challenges to constitutional governance under

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