The Whiskey Rebellion War Quiz Questions
The Whiskey Rebellion started out as a tax protest in the United States of America in 1791, named appropriately as it concerned taxing people on domestic products such as the alcoholic drink. How much do you know about the movement?
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When was the Whiskey Rebellion?
- A.
1791
- B.
1964
- C.
1800
- D.
1792
Correct Answer
A. 1791Explanation
The correct answer is 1791. The Whiskey Rebellion occurred in the United States in 1791. It was a protest against the newly formed federal government's tax on whiskey. Farmers in western Pennsylvania, who relied heavily on whiskey production, resisted the tax and engaged in acts of violence and defiance. President George Washington responded by sending a militia to suppress the rebellion, which ultimately resulted in the government's authority being upheld.Rate this question:
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Who was involved?
- A.
Indians
- B.
Pennslyvania and Virginia civillians
- C.
Freed Slaves of the South
- D.
Pennslyvania and Carolina civillians
Correct Answer
B. Pennslyvania and Virginia civilliansExplanation
The correct answer is Pennslyvania and Virginia civilians. This suggests that the individuals involved in the question were civilians from these two states. It implies that the question is asking about the specific group of people who were involved in a certain event or situation.Rate this question:
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How did it affect American History?
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Made it so U.S citizens who wanted to change the law had to do it peacefully through the constitutional means.
- B.
U.S. citizens who wanted to change the law had to do it through unconstitutional means.
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U.S citizens who wanted to change the law, could not.
Correct Answer
A. Made it so U.S citizens who wanted to change the law had to do it peacefully through the constitutional means.Explanation
This answer suggests that the impact on American history was that U.S. citizens who wanted to change the law had to do so peacefully and within the boundaries of the constitution. This implies that there was a shift towards a more democratic and lawful approach to enacting change, rather than resorting to unconstitutional means or being unable to change the law at all.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Whiskey was repealed in
Correct Answer
1822
1998
2022
1803 - 5.
The Whiskey Rebellion became an armed rebellion in
Correct Answer
1789
1882
1794
2012
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