Question
How was the Whiskey Rebellion an effect of Alexander Hamilton’s economic policies? (1 point)
a. Whiskey manufacturers objected to decreasing debt.
b. Democratic-Republicans planned protests across the nation.
c. The national bank rejected loans from southerners.
d. Excise taxes caused unrest amongst farmers.
a. Whiskey manufacturers objected to decreasing debt.
b. Democratic-Republicans planned protests across the nation.
c. The national bank rejected loans from southerners.
d. Excise taxes caused unrest amongst farmers.
Answers
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The correct answer is:
d. Excise taxes caused unrest amongst farmers.
The Whiskey Rebellion was largely a response to the excise tax on whiskey implemented by Alexander Hamilton as part of his economic policies to reduce national debt and assert federal authority, which many farmers found burdensome.
d. Excise taxes caused unrest amongst farmers.
The Whiskey Rebellion was largely a response to the excise tax on whiskey implemented by Alexander Hamilton as part of his economic policies to reduce national debt and assert federal authority, which many farmers found burdensome.