American Political History

Washington's Second Term - The Whiskey Tax Crisis

Jacob Edwards-King Season 17 Episode 1

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Does the federal government have the authority to use military force against its own citizens?

Or can states, or counties, ignore federal taxes they believe are unconstitutional?

What happens when citizens believe a law violates their rights?