The Whiskey Rebellion: US History
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Who led the national militia to Pennsylvania to quell the Whiskey Rebellion?

  • Alexander Hamilton
  • George Washington (correct)
  • A local militia leader
  • Tecumseh

    • What was one result of George Washington's actions during the Whiskey Rebellion?

  • A heightened sense of respect for the office of the President (correct)
  • An increase in taxes on whiskey
  • The abolition of slavery in Pennsylvania
  • A decreased sense of respect for the office of the President

    • What happened to two members of the Whiskey Rebellion?

  • They were imprisoned for life
  • They were formally pardoned by George Washington (correct)
  • They were executed for treason
  • They escaped to Canada

    • Who fought in the War of 1812 and was killed?

    <p>Tecumseh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Treaty of Greenville, mentioned in the passage?

    <p>A treaty between the United States and Native American tribes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?

    <p>The public sentiment about the new whiskey tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the whiskey tax according to Alexander Hamilton?

    <p>To create a source of revenue to mitigate the national debt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Whiskey Rebellion take place?

    <p>1794-1795</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Whiskey Rebellion?

    <p>Increased respect for the federal government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Whiskey Rebellion mainly take place?

    <p>Western Pennsylvania</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason why poor farmers resented the whiskey tax?

    <p>Because they were more impacted by the tax than wealthy farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Battle of Bower Hill?

    <p>The home of tax inspector John Neville was burned down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Battle of Fallen Timbers?

    <p>It demonstrated the heightened power of the United States government under the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Treaty of Greenville in 1795?

    <p>Most of the land of modern-day Ohio was ceded to the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason for the march on Pittsburgh in 1794?

    <p>To avenge the death of Major James McFarlane</p> Signup and view all the answers

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