Question 1

What was the Whiskey Rebellion?

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The Whiskey Rebellion was a violent uprising of small farmers against a federal excise tax on liquor, that broke out in western Pennsylvania in 1794. It was suppressed by a federal militia army raised by President Washington.

Question 2

Why was the Whiskey Rebellion important?

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The Whiskey Rebellion was important because it demonstrated the ability of the federal government to enforce its laws and suppress insurrection. Controversy over the government's military response also led to increased factionalism between the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties.

Question 3

Where did the Whiskey Rebellion take place?

Accepted Answer

Protests of the Whiskey Act took place in the western parts of every US state south of New York, but the insurrection itself took place mainly in western Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh.

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