Which of the Following Statements About the Whiskey Rebellion Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Whiskey Rebellion is FALSE?

• A) It took place in western Pennsylvania.
• B) It lent credence to fears of political violence against the government.
• C) It involved an attempt to prohibit the consumption of whiskey and other alcoholic beverages.
• D) The Washington administration's reaction to it was excessive.
• E) It increased Republican electoral strength along the frontier.

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