Question

Which best describes Jefferson’s response to the handling of the Whiskey Rebellion?

Answer 1

Answer:

He thought the government's military action was a mistake.

Explanation:

The Whiskey Rebellion was a rebellion of farmers and distillers that happened in 1794 in Pennsylvania. The reason for the rebellion was the whiskey tax that was enacted by the federal government.

The government responded to the rebellion by sending troops to end it. Even though Thomas Jefferson was against the government military action was a mistake, he supported the tax because it was the way that Alexander Hamilton found to make funds to move the nation’s capital from Philadelphia to Washington D.C.

Answer 2

He supported the use of the military to enforce tax laws.