The Whiskey Rebellion and Jay’s Treaty Quiz

What crop was more profitable for farmers in the West?

• Grain

• Corn

• Wheat

• Rice

Who imposed a whiskey tax that burdened the farmers in the West?

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

What did the rebel farmers do to protest the whiskey tax?

• Boycotted the distilleries

• Wrote petitions

• Burned down distilleries

• Attacked the federal government

Who led the group of farmers during the Whiskey Rebellion?

• Robert Johnson

• David Bradford

• John Jay

• Henry Lee

Who became the only president to lead troops in the field during the Whiskey Rebellion?

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

What did the Whiskey Rebellion show about the federal government?

• It could control unrest within the country

• It was corrupt

• It was weak and ineffective

• It favored the wealthy

What issue caused strong protest around the same time as the Whiskey Rebellion?

• Slavery

• Taxation without representation

• Impressment of American sailors

• Native American conflicts

Who went to London to negotiate a treaty with Britain?

• John Jay

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

Who strongly disagreed with the negotiations for the treaty with Britain?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• John Jay

• Thomas Jefferson

What did the Republicans believe about America's relationship with France?

• It should be neutral

• It should be hostile

• It should be dependent

• It should be supportive