He sent in U.S. Marshals to put it down.
Washington showed that he would enforce Federal Laws as president as a result of the Whiskey Rebellion.
The Whiskey Rebellion.
George Washington
The Whiskey Rebellion occurred during the presidency of George Washington. It took place between 1791 and 1794, primarily in response to a federal excise tax on whiskey. Washington's administration ultimately responded to the rebellion by sending federal troops to suppress the uprising, demonstrating the federal government's authority to enforce its laws.
It was George Washington
George Washington
Whiskey Rebellion - 1791-1794 Jay's Treaty - November 1794
Thomas Jefferson thought that George Washington overreacted when he ordered the militia to stop the protestors during the Whiskey Rebellion. Many Americans agreed, resulting in Thomas Jefferson soon becoming President.
in 1794 president Washington sent nearly 15,000 troops to crush the whiskey rebellion. Sebastian Aguirre
in 1794 president Washington sent nearly 15,000 troops to crush the whiskey rebellion. Sebastian Aguirre
declaration of martial law
It occured in 1794, while George Washington was still president.