Whiskey Rebellion

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President Washington and Alexander Hamilton set out at the head of 15,000 troops to suppress the "rebellion." The President left the expedition when the rebels scattered. Hamilton pushed on and arrested a few men. They were tried, convicted of treason and sentenced to death. Washington pardoned them, calling them "mental defectives." The military ending was a success, even though a far larger force than necessary was used. Politically, the Federalists were glad for the opportunity to show the national government's right to enforce the law in a state. However, westerners would never vote for a Federalist once the two party system emerged.

Washington raised an army to crush they rebellion. However, before Washington arrived to Pennsylvania the militia dispersed. Washington and his forces arrested a few people, who were either found not guilty or pardoned.

Facts about the Whiskey Rebellion include that is started in 1791. This rebellion was a tax protest and was started by farmers who were being taxed for their crops to help pay for the Revolutionary War.

it showed that the new federal government would use force if necessary to upload its authority

the federalists proved that they had power by stopping the rebellion.

june 1800

George Washington made public his objection to the rise of powerful state or regional interests. He sent nearly 13,000 soldiers to crush the rebellion.

to show the new power of the federal government and to show that rebellions will not be tolerated thats why he showed up with 13,000 troops in such a short amount of time.

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiskey_Rebellion

They both involved the new government's use of the army.

George Washington

Paying an excise tax on distilled liquor they produced and sold.

The Whiskey Rebellion tested the new Constitution by challenging the federal government's authority to levy taxes on distilled spirits, which was part of Alexander Hamilton's financial plan. When farmers in western Pennsylvania protested against the excise tax, it raised questions about the balance of power between state and federal governments and the limits of federal authority. The federal response, including the deployment of troops to quell the rebellion, demonstrated the government's willingness to enforce its laws, thereby affirming the Constitution's ability to maintain order and assert federal power. Ultimately, the rebellion highlighted the tensions between individual rights and government authority in the early years of the republic.

Troops acting under orders of the president.

The power of rebellion lies in its ability to challenge the status quo and inspire change. It serves as a catalyst for social transformation, empowering individuals and communities to stand against oppression and injustice. Rebellion can ignite collective action, fostering solidarity among those who seek to assert their rights and freedoms. Ultimately, it embodies the struggle for autonomy and the pursuit of a more equitable and just society.

exposed fundamental weaknesses in government under the Articles of Confederation

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