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What is the Whiskey Tax?
What caused the Whiskey Rebellion?
Small farmers made lots of money by making whiskey and were angry about the Whiskey Tax.
What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
Thousands of farmers from Pennsylvania attacked tax collectors and tried to take over the city of Pittsburgh.
How was the Whiskey Rebellion ended?
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What were the effects of the Whiskey Rebellion?
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Who urged President Washington to send in troops to squash the rebellion?
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In what state did the Whiskey Rebellion take place?
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What was Thomas Jefferson's stance on using force to stop the Whiskey Rebellion?
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What nickname was given to the rebels who refused to pay the whiskey tax?
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What is an excise tax?
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How many state militia troops did George Washington lead into Pennsylvania to squash the rebellion?
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Who passed the new tax on whiskey?
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Study Notes
Whiskey Tax
- A tax imposed on whiskey production, significantly affecting small farmers.
Causes of the Whiskey Rebellion
- Small farmers profited from whiskey production; the tax threatened their income.
- Discontent arose from the Whiskey Tax, leading to widespread anger among farmers.
Whiskey Rebellion
- Farmers in Pennsylvania banded together to protest, attacking tax collectors.
- They attempted to seize control of Pittsburgh as part of their demonstrations against the tax.
Ending the Whiskey Rebellion
- George Washington mobilized 13,000 troops to quell the uprising.
- The show of force convinced the rebels to disperse without engaging in combat.
Effects of the Whiskey Rebellion
- Established the authority of the federal government to impose taxes and enforce payment.
- Highlighted the government's power to maintain order across all states.
Alexander Hamilton
- Advocated for military action to suppress the rebellion, influencing President Washington's decision.
Pennsylvania
- The state where the Whiskey Rebellion occurred, central to the events.
Thomas Jefferson
- Opposed the use of military force against the rebels, favoring peaceful resolution.
"Whiskey Boys"
- A term used to describe the rebels who resisted the whiskey tax.
Excise Tax
- A category of tax that targets luxury goods, which includes the whiskey tax.
13,000
- The number of state militia troops led by George Washington to Pennsylvania to address the rebellion.
Congress
- The legislative body responsible for enacting the whiskey tax, which sparked the rebellion.
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Explore the key terms and definitions related to the Whiskey Rebellion. This quiz covers important concepts such as the Whiskey Tax and the causes behind the rebellion. Test your knowledge on this critical event in American history.
