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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Whiskey Rebellion take place?

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

What was the result of the Whiskey Rebellion?

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

Where did the Whiskey Rebellion mainly take place?

<p>Western Pennsylvania (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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