2010). I understand that the resistance by the Westerners against the tax excised on whiskey was called for. But I feel that dialogue and compromise would have made the situation less violent. The Westerners had many underlying grievances and adding to the Whiskey taxes they felt necessary to rebel (Greiner 204-170). Postponing this issue to 2010 would have allowed them to explore alternative methods of earning income and spending their leisure time. Besides

it would have given the government time enough to fight the attacks launched on the Westerners by the Indians. This would have shown the government’s support and care for the Westerners.