Whiskey Rebellion
Who suffered the most from the whiskey tax?
Western Farmers
When was the Whiskey Rebellion?
1791-1794
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When was Shays Rebellion?
1786-1787
What was the main state that was started Shays Rebellion?
Massachusetts
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How many tax protesters were killed?
Less than 5 people
Who was the man obsessed with killing anyone who stood in his way?
Robespierre
Because of the rebellion, what document was drafted.
The U.S. Constitution
What caused Shays Rebellion?
The debt from revolutionary war.
Who led troops to Pittsburgh in the Whiskey Rebellion?
General Light-Horse Lee
Why were the people angry about the whiskey tax?
They felt the tax was an abuse of the federal government.
What is the difference between monarchists and Rebuplicans?
Monarchists sought to preserve or restore a traditional, hierarchical society led by a king, whereas republicans advocated for the abolition of the monarchy to establish a democracy
What class were the rebels?
Mainly farmers or war veterans
How did Shays Rebellion affect the government.
It showed a critical weakness in the Articles of Confederation
What did people call the whiskey tax? (nickname)
the sin tax
What caused the tax rebels to flee during the whiskey rebellion?
The presence of such a large force of federalized militia that was led by Washington. (basically, big army, more guns)
Where did Robespierre read his list that left many uneasy to sleep that night?
National Convention
Why couldn't the federal government intervene with the rebellion?
The Articles of Confederation limited their intervention.
Why were the farmers so angry with the government?
The government ignored their pleas for relief