0
Whiskey Rebellion
The Whiskey Rebellion occurred in the 1790s. It was due to dissatisfaction with policies that were passed. Whiskey was not the sole reason for the resistance, but a tax upon it was a major cause.
286 Questions
Washingtons response to the whiskey rebellion-?
George Washington's response to the Whiskey Rebellion was to send peace commissioners to negotiate terms with the ones who were rebelling. He also sent militia in case it was necessary, but it turned out that they were not needed. This action by Washington showed the nation that the government had the ability to suppress insurrection. This finally lead to the formation of political parties.
What was the problem and solution of the whiskey rebelion?
The problems that arose from the Whiskey Rebellion were riots and demonstrations by the people against a tax on whiskey. This occurred in 1791 when Alexander Hamilton proposed this tax. It also was a problem for George Washington because he was an amateur brewer of whiskey and beer at the time.
Why did Washington and Hamilton send troops to put down the whiskey rebellion?
It was a threat to the authority of the national government.
What came first XYZ affair or whiskey Rebellion?
Jay's Treaty - November 1794
How did Washington put an end to Whiskey Rebellion?
Washington sent militia unit to stop the rioting.
How do you explain the Whiskey Rebellion?
The Whiskey Rebellion was a protest in the United States against a tax that was levied against whiskey. The purpose of the tax was to pay for debt that had accumulated during the American War of Independence.
The Whiskey Rebellion, which occurred mostly in Western Pennsylvania, began in 1791 and lasted until 1794. It was also known as the Whiskey Insurrection.
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..
The whiskey rebellion was fought over what issue?
The whiskey rebellion was the beginning of the Revolutionary War. The whiskey rebellion was started when the British government began taxing alcohol sales. After the Revolutionary War, the new United States government began taxing alcoholic beverages as a luxury tax to pay for the extra amount of troops that fought in the war.
What did Jefferson think about George Washingtons action in addressing the Whiskey Rebellion?
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.
yes
if washington didnt take a strong action to put down the whiskey rebellion it would have gotton out of hand and they would have gotton more violent
What events led to the Sepoy rebellion?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070418123838AAciI0mhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070418123838AAciI0mhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070418123838AAciI0mhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070418123838AAciI0mhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070418123838AAciI0m
fagets that incredibly homophobic and not the right answer the right answer is 1857 if im not mistaken
The Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 arose in southwestern Pennsylvania when the federal government?
suppressed it peacefully with a tremendous show of force.
Why was there a whiskey rebellion and how was it handled?
Over the next three years dozens of tax collectors were beaten, shot at, tarred and feathered, and otherwise terrorized, intimidated, and humiliated. The home and plantation of John Neville, the chief tax collector for southwestern Pennsylvania, were burned to the ground.
Why is the Whiskey Rebellion important in history?
Please learn to use proper grammar before asking questions again. It should be "What is the importance of theWhiskey Rebellion?"
Thank you and goodbye.
What prompted the whiskey rebellion and how did it end?
- 1791 congress passed law taxing whiskey.
- farmer converted corn into whiskey because it was shipped and sold.
- washingtonsent13,000 solider to crush the rebellion.
- this showed the people that Washington would not accept violence.
Western farmers opposed the whiskey tax because idk. answer it yourself lol... jk. They opposed it because farmers exchanged whiskey and other items they produced for goods they needed. Congress decided to put a special tax on whiskey and other alcoholic beverages to help reduce the national debt. However, western farmers opposed and protested... :) hope this helppss!
How many men died in the Whiskey Rebellion?
During the Whiskey Rebellion, there were no deaths from fighting. There was an estimated 12 people who died from illnesses or accidents.
How did George Washington deal with the whiskey rebellion?
He stopped it by sending federal troops into western pennsylvania to end the protest once and for all. The significance o this action was that it showed the strength of the federal gov't (government) under the Constitution because they no longer used the Articles of Confederation. It was a fitting response to an immediate threat to the federal government.
