what are some of the names of the people who fought in this battle?
Major Abraham Kirkpatrick, David Lenox, Presley Neville
Whiskey Rebellion
Major Abraham Kirkpatrick, Neville's brother-in-law. Before the rebel force arrived, Kirkpatrick had Neville leave the house and hide in a nearby ravine. David Lenox and General Neville's son Presley Neville also returned to the area, though they could not get into the hous
what was the cause of the whiskey rebellion "whiskey tax" what is this rebellion all about? It was a tax protest in the United States beginning in 1791 and ending in 1794 during the presidency of George Washington what are some of the names of the people who were leading this rebellion? Major James McFarlane any reason why was this tax implemented? It was intended to generate revenue for the war debt incurred during the Revolutionary War did a battle take place due to this implementation of the tax? Yes, Battle of Bower Hil
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Whiskey Rebellion [SEP] Battle of Bower Hill
The rebels opened fire but were unable to dislodge Neville, who had his slaves' help to defend the house. The rebels retreated to nearby Couch's Fort to gather reinforcements. The next day, the rebels returned to Bower Hill. Their force had swelled to nearly 600 men, now commanded by Major James McFarlane, a veteran of the Revolutionary War. Neville had also received reinforcements: 10 U.S. Army soldiers from Pittsburgh under the command of Major Abraham Kirkpatrick, Neville's brother-in-law. Before the rebel force arrived, Kirkpatrick had Neville leave the house and hide in a nearby ravine. David Lenox and General Neville's son Presley Neville also returned to the area, though they could not get into the house and were captured by the rebels.