The Whiskey Tax and its Impact on American Farmers

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Which group of people were most affected by Hamilton's whiskey tax?

  • Western farmers (correct)
  • City dwellers
  • Merchants
  • Eastern farmers

What protest methods did the rebel farmers adopt from the Revolution and Shays's Rebellion?

  • Writing local petitions (correct)
  • Participating in tea parties
  • Boycotting British goods
  • Organizing mass protests

Who did President Washington dispatch to meet with the rebels and try to bring about a peaceful resolution?

  • Federal marshals
  • Western Pennsylvania residents
  • An army committee (correct)
  • Thirteen thousand militiamen

Who took over command of the army from Washington during the Whiskey Rebellion?

<p>Henry Lee (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Alexander Hamilton's role during the Whiskey Rebellion?

<p>Arresting and trying the rebels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Whiskey Rebellion demonstrate about the federal government?

<p>Its capability to quell internal unrest (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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