Question

Which best describes Jefferson’s response to the handling of the Whiskey Rebellion?
He thought the government’s military action was a mistake.
He supported the use of the military to enforce tax laws.
He disliked the government’s action but felt it was necessary.
He believed that whiskey producers had abused their power.

Answer 1

He thought the government’s military action was a mistake.

Jefferson condemned using federal troops against citizens, seeing it as an overreach of federal power and a dangerous precedent.