How did George Washington respond to the Whiskey Rebellion?• He sought help from France and Spain.

Question

• He imposed martial law throughout the United States.• He created a 13,000-man militia to put down the rebellion.• He created a 13,000-man militia to put down the rebellion.
• He gave into the rebels' demands.
• He sought help from France and Spain.

Answer 1

George Washington responded to the Whiskey Rebellion by creating a 13,000-man militia to put down the rebellion. In 1794, he led the militia to Pennsylvania to confront the insurrection, demonstrating the federal government's willingness and ability to enforce its laws. This decisive action helped establish the authority of the federal government and set a precedent for handling civil unrest.