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Upon the formation of the United States Constitution in 1787, the federal government was able to establish and enforce the collection of taxes. Congress passed a series of laws that taxed alcohol to pay off remaining debts from the American Revolution. These taxes were viewed by many people as unjust to small grain farmers as they used excess grain to produce alcohol. Therefore, these taxes diminished small farmers' profits.

What actions did farmers in Western Pennsylvania take in response to the taxes on alcohol?

A. They attempted to overthrow the federal government.
B. They refused to pay any taxes.
C. They harassed and attacked federal tax collectors.
D. They stopped growing grain and producing alcohol.



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Final answer:

Farmers in Western Pennsylvania responded to alcohol taxes by harassing tax collectors, refusing to pay taxes, and engaging in armed resistance.


Explanation:

Farmers in Western Pennsylvania took the following actions in response to the taxes on alcohol:

  1. They harassed and attacked federal tax collectors by tarring and feathering them and sending petitions to Congress.
  2. They refused to pay the taxes and attacked fellow citizens who paid the tax.
  3. Resistance escalated to armed movements against the tax collectors and the federal government.

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