The Whiskey Tax and its Impact on American Farmers
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Which president became the only sitting president to lead troops in the field?

  • Thomas Jefferson
  • Alexander Hamilton
  • George Washington (correct)
  • John Jay
  • Who was the Revolutionary hero and current governor of Virginia that Washington turned over the army to?

  • Alexander Hamilton
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • Henry Lee (correct)
  • John Jay
  • What did Alexander Hamilton oversee during the Whiskey Rebellion?

  • Pardoning of rebels
  • Negotiation of a treaty
  • Release of rebels
  • Arrest and trial of rebels (correct)
  • Who sailed to London to negotiate a treaty with Britain?

    <p>John Jay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the time of the whiskey tax, which group of people faced the greatest burden?

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

    What were some of the protest methods adopted by the rebel farmers in response to the whiskey tax?

    <p>Writing local petitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did President Washington initially respond to the armed farmers' rebellion?

    <p>He dispatched a committee to negotiate with the rebels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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