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Was the whiskey rebellion a civil uprising against the taxing power of the federal government?
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How was the Whiskey Rebellion an opportunity for the federal government to demonstrate it's authority?
Whiskey Rebellion, (1794), in American history, uprising that afforded the new U.S. government its first opportunity to establish federal authority by military means within state boundaries,
Who led an armed uprising of about 1.200 Massachusetts farmers on a federal arsenal?
Daniel Shays led a rebellion against high taxes that forced farmers into debt.
Why did Shays' Rebellion frighten many Americans?
Shays' Rebellion frightened many Americans because it was just that, an armed rebellion against a fledgling Federal Government. The rebellion, which directly challenged the authority of a Federal Government that was still predominantly weak (see "Articles of Confederation"), demanded rapid action from the President, at the time George Washington. Washington lead several thousand troops directly into the area, silencing any idea of rebellion and maintaining the legitimacy of the government, as well as demonstrating to Americans that rebellion against "The Peoples's Government" was not acceptable. In short though, Americans were watching the government deploying soldiers domestically to quell rebellion purported by other Americans. This was frightening, watching a rebellion being put down within our own nation. In the end, Washington pardoned the leaders of the rebellion, and everything ultimately turned out okay.
The outcome of the whiskey rebellion helped to establish the power of the federal government to do what?
The outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion helped establish the power of the federal government to suppress violent uprisings against its laws. It also forced westerners to finally accept the Constitution and avoid violent resistance against the government. Protests, though not violent, continued and resisters still continued to refuse to pay the tax..
How was the whiskey rebellion a victory for the federal government?
The whiskey rebellion was a victory for the federal government because it was one of the first test of federal authority in the United States history. It was also a commitment to the constitutional rule of law.
Was the Whiskey Rebellion was a civil uprising against the taxing power of the federal government?
yes
What was the name of the civil uprising against taxing power of the federal court?
Whiskey rebellion
Will the federal government protect all states against foreign invasion and internal violence and rebellion?
The federal government will protect all states against foreign invasion and internal violence and rebellion. This will be done with the cooperation of the governments at the state level.
How was the Whiskey Rebellion an opportunity for the federal government to demonstrate it's authority?
Whiskey Rebellion, (1794), in American history, uprising that afforded the new U.S. government its first opportunity to establish federal authority by military means within state boundaries,
Who led an armed uprising of around 1200 Massachusetts farmers on a federal arsonal?
Daniel shays the uprising was also known as the shays rebellion
The significance of Shays's rebellion is that it?
It began the growth of the federal government.
Why did Shays' Rebellion frighten many Americans?
Shays' Rebellion frightened many Americans because it was just that, an armed rebellion against a fledgling Federal Government. The rebellion, which directly challenged the authority of a Federal Government that was still predominantly weak (see "Articles of Confederation"), demanded rapid action from the President, at the time George Washington. Washington lead several thousand troops directly into the area, silencing any idea of rebellion and maintaining the legitimacy of the government, as well as demonstrating to Americans that rebellion against "The Peoples's Government" was not acceptable. In short though, Americans were watching the government deploying soldiers domestically to quell rebellion purported by other Americans. This was frightening, watching a rebellion being put down within our own nation. In the end, Washington pardoned the leaders of the rebellion, and everything ultimately turned out okay.
Who led an armed uprising of about 1.200 Massachusetts farmers on a federal arsenal?
Daniel Shays led a rebellion against high taxes that forced farmers into debt.
What did Washington do when farmers in western Pennsylvania challenged the authority of new federal government by the action known as the whiskey rebellion?
He used the authority of the federal government to put down the rebellion
The outcome of the whiskey rebellion helped to establish the power of the federal government to do what?
The outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion helped establish the power of the federal government to suppress violent uprisings against its laws. It also forced westerners to finally accept the Constitution and avoid violent resistance against the government. Protests, though not violent, continued and resisters still continued to refuse to pay the tax..
Shays Rebellion in 1787 was an attack on?
the new federal government
How was the whiskey rebellion a victory for the federal government?
The whiskey rebellion was a victory for the federal government because it was one of the first test of federal authority in the United States history. It was also a commitment to the constitutional rule of law.
