Exciseman, Written During The Whisky Rebellion

The cartoon called “Exciseman” was written during the Whisky Rebellion. The Whisky Rebellion took place because “Rural farmers hated the excise tax on whiskey, which reminded then of the British taxes that led to the Revolution” (63). The artist of the cartoon chose to stay anonymous because if they were caught, they would most likely be executed. An “Exciseman” was first displayed in a newspaper in 1794. The point of the cartoon was to describe the Whisky Rebellion and show his/her hatred for the Whisky Rebellion and those involved (Alexander Hamilton). His audience target was the common man as well as the government (63). Ultimately, the Whisky Rebellion and the cartoon “Exciseman” lead America to a two-party system.
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