What did George Washington do when confronted by the Whiskey Rebellion?

A. He suppressed the rebellion, showing the power of the federal government

B. He did nothing, because he lacked the power to suppress it

C. He ignored it until it died out

D. He met with the leaders to discuss their problems

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Beatrice Haas

15 January, 09:33

What did George Washington do when confronted by the Whiskey Rebellion?

A. He suppressed the rebellion, showing the power of the federal government

B. He did nothing, because he lacked the power to suppress it

C. He ignored it until it died out

D. He met with the leaders to discuss their problems

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Nico Wilkerson · Answer 1

D. He met with the leaders to discuss their problems

Explanation:

By 1794, the Whiskey Rebellion threatened the stability of the nascent United States and forced President Washington to personally lead the United States militia westward to stop the rebels. George Washington reviewing the troops being deployed against the Whiskey Rebellion.

What did George Washington do when confronted by the Whiskey Rebellion?A. He suppressed the rebellion, showing the power of the federal governmentB. He did nothing, because he lacked the power to suppress itC. He ignored it until it died outD. He met with the leaders to discuss their problems