George Washington viewed Shays' Rebellion with concern, seeing it as a threat to the stability of the new nation and the rule of law. He believed that the uprising demonstrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the need for a stronger federal government. Washington supported the use of military force to suppress the rebellion and emphasized the importance of maintaining order and authority. Ultimately, the event contributed to the call for the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
George Washington did react to the whiskey rebellion by sending many federal soldiers who crushed the rebellion.
To prove that the new national government was strong.
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They wanted the articles of confederation revised
They wanted the Articles of Confederation revised
Leaders like George Washington viewed Shays' Rebellion as a significant threat to the nascent republic and its stability. Washington expressed concern over the uprising, fearing it could undermine the authority of the federal government and lead to anarchy. The rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, prompting calls for a stronger central government, which ultimately contributed to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. Washington's reaction underscored the need for a balance between liberty and order in the new nation.
He resigned from his post in Washington's administration - as Secretary of State.
President Washington feared that the rebels threatened the government's authority. He believed he needed to make people understand that Congress had the right to pass and enforce taxes, under the constitution. Washington personally led the army in military action against the rebellion. 13,000 men approached Pennsylvania in November 1794. by this time most of the rebels had fled. the whiskey rebellion ended without a battle.
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.
In my opinion the government did not over react to the whiskey rebellion. President Washington tried to solve the issue peacefully and meet with even more resistance. After the rebels burnt down the tax collectors house outside of Pennsylvania he had no choice but to bring in troops to establish some law. If he had not then the violence would have escalated and someone could have died. It is also important to remember that the only two men who were caught and found guilty of treason for this matter were pardoned by President Washington.
a. They wanted each state to become a separate nation. b. They wanted the powers of the central government reduced c. They wanted the Articles of Confederation revised. d. they wanted to reunite with England. Do you C the answer?
They felt that it was an act of rebellion.