Multiple choice

What did the Whiskey Rebellion show about President George Washington?

  1. He lacked the ability to forge foreign alliances

  2. He could not govern because he was not well-respected

  3. A strong president who was willing to use federal troops

  4. He strongly believed that political parties should govern

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

By using federal troops to suppress the Whiskey Rebellion, Washington demonstrated that the new federal government had the authority and the resolve to enforce its laws. This action solidified the power of the executive branch under the Constitution.