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What was the main cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was the main cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
- The fighting against, hampering, and assaulting tax collectors
- The public sentiment, especially in Pennsylvania, about the new whiskey tax
- The imposition of a whiskey tax by Alexander Hamilton (correct)
- The expansion of the borders of the United States
What did Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton believe would be the result of taxing whiskey?
What did Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton believe would be the result of taxing whiskey?
- It would lead to a decrease in violence in western Pennsylvania
- It would lead to an increase in whiskey production
- It would reduce the consumption of whiskey
- It would create a significant source of revenue to mitigate the national debt (correct)
Where did the Whiskey Rebellion chiefly take place?
Where did the Whiskey Rebellion chiefly take place?
- Western Pennsylvania (correct)
- Washington D.C.
- New York City
- Virginia
What event led to President Washington's proclamation that attackers of whiskey tax collectors would be subject to federal punishment?
What event led to President Washington's proclamation that attackers of whiskey tax collectors would be subject to federal punishment?
Which event demonstrated the vigor of the Whiskey Rebellion and involved around five thousand men attempting to overrun Pittsburgh?
Which event demonstrated the vigor of the Whiskey Rebellion and involved around five thousand men attempting to overrun Pittsburgh?
What was the significance of the Battle of Fallen Timbers in relation to the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was the significance of the Battle of Fallen Timbers in relation to the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was the significance of President Washington personally leading the national militia to Pennsylvania during the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was the significance of President Washington personally leading the national militia to Pennsylvania during the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was one of the significant outcomes of the Treaty of Greenville, which ended the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was one of the significant outcomes of the Treaty of Greenville, which ended the Whiskey Rebellion?
What led to the Whiskey Rebellion, according to the text?
What led to the Whiskey Rebellion, according to the text?
What led to the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794?
What led to the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794?
How did President Washington handle the issues with the tribes in the Northwest Territory?
How did President Washington handle the issues with the tribes in the Northwest Territory?
What was the outcome of President Washington's order to General Anthony Wayne in 1792?
What was the outcome of President Washington's order to General Anthony Wayne in 1792?
What factor contributed to the victory of Wayne's army during the Northwest Indian War?
What factor contributed to the victory of Wayne's army during the Northwest Indian War?
How did the government demonstrate its authority during the Whiskey Rebellion?
How did the government demonstrate its authority during the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was a significant consequence of the Battle of Fallen Timbers?
What was a significant consequence of the Battle of Fallen Timbers?
