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how did george washington respond to the whiskey rebellion
created 13000 man militia to stop rebels
gave into rebels demands
sought help Spain france
imposed martial law us
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Correct answer: created a ~13,000‑man militia to stop the rebels.
Brief explanation: In 1794 Washington used the Militia Act to federalize state militias and raised a force (about 13,000 troops under generals such as "Light‑Horse" Harry Lee). He personally reviewed troops and sent them to western Pennsylvania to enforce federal law. The show of force ended the rebellion with little bloodshed; Washington did not give in to the rebels, did not seek help from Spain or France, and did not impose nationwide martial law (though he did issue a proclamation and use federal troops and courts; two convicted leaders were later pardoned).
Brief explanation: In 1794 Washington used the Militia Act to federalize state militias and raised a force (about 13,000 troops under generals such as "Light‑Horse" Harry Lee). He personally reviewed troops and sent them to western Pennsylvania to enforce federal law. The show of force ended the rebellion with little bloodshed; Washington did not give in to the rebels, did not seek help from Spain or France, and did not impose nationwide martial law (though he did issue a proclamation and use federal troops and courts; two convicted leaders were later pardoned).
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