Rothbard's conclusion that the Rebellion led to Jefferson's "Revolution of 1800" (talk about simplification) is incomplete. Just as Shay's fight had the reverse effect to further the Federalist cause, the Whiskey Rebellion served, at the time, to strengthen Washington and Hamilton's program. It was those damend Law and Order whigs, I guess... lol!
Oh: with repeal of the excise taxes, how was the government financed? (And which three secession movements and two wars did that lead to?)