Whiskey Rebellion
What special tax did farmers have to pay?
Whiskey
Where did the British start building a new fort?
Ohio
What land did the Native Americans demand settlers to leave?
The Ohio River
What did Washington think about the new nation?
It was in grave danger
Did the senate approve Jay's treaty?
yes
What mountain did the army cross?
Appalachian mountains
What general did George Washington send?
General Arthur St. Clair
What former general did G.W. send to challenge Native Americans?
General Anthony Wayne
How old was Washington when he stopped being president?
64 years old
What was John Jay's part in the government?
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Was the farmers' resistance mostly peaceful?
Yes
Who did the Native Americans turn to for help?
Spain and Britain
Did the Native Americans have hopes of keeping their land?
no
When is Washington's parting words read aloud in the united states senate?
On Washington's birthday
What did the treaty provide?
settlements of debt
What weapons did the farmers use?
Swords, guns, and pitchforks
How many soldiers died in battle by the Wabash river?
600 soldiers
How many Native Americans did his army defeat?
1,000 native Americans
When did Washington announce that he would not seek a third term?
September 1796
Who was Britain's best market?
The United States
Where was the rebellion located?
Western Pennsylvania
What leader beat St. Clairs's forces?
Little Turtle
What year did the Native Americans surrender?
1795
In what newspaper was Washington's farewell address?
The Philadelphia newspaper
In Jay's Treaty what did the British agree to?
Withdraw from American soil, pay damages for ships, and allow American ships to trade with British