Fries's Rebellion

question 16

Multiple Choice

Fries's Rebellion

• A) was an uprising in Massachusetts.
• B) was provoked by heavy taxes on whiskey.
• C) resulted in over 300 deaths and much property destruction.
• D) resulted in the execution of John Fries for treason.
• E) resulted in a loss of support for Federalists in southeastern Pennsylvania.

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