The correct answer is:
e) resulted in a loss of support for Federalists in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Fries's Rebellion, which took place in 1799-1800 in southeastern Pennsylvania, involved an uprising by Pennsylvania Dutch farmers against a federal property tax enacted to fund an anticipated war with France. The rebellion led to a significant decline in support for the Federalist Party in the region.
Fries's Rebellion
Question 12 options:
a)
was an uprising in Massachusetts.
b)
resulted in the execution of John Fries for treason.
c)
was provoked by heavy taxes on whiskey.
d)
resulted in over 300 deaths and much property destruction.
e)
resulted in a loss of support for Federalists in southeastern Pennsylvania.
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