Question

Number the events of the Whiskey Rebellion from first to last. _____ 1. Some violent protestors are arrested and tried for treason. _____ 2. President Washington leads state militia troops to end the rebellion. _____ 3. Protests become violent and a protestor militia of 5,000 or more form at Braddock’s Field. _____ 4. Farmers against the whiskey tax organize, refuse to pay the tax, and threaten tax collectors. _____ 5. President Washington sends negotiators to tell the protestors to follow the national government’s authority.

Answer 1

Here are the events of the Whiskey Rebellion in the correct order:

1. _____ 4. Farmers against the whiskey tax organize, refuse to pay the tax, and threaten tax collectors.
2. _____ 3. Protests become violent and a protestor militia of 5,000 or more form at Braddock’s Field.
3. _____ 5. President Washington sends negotiators to tell the protestors to follow the national government’s authority.
4. _____ 2. President Washington leads state militia troops to end the rebellion.
5. _____ 1. Some violent protestors are arrested and tried for treason.