During his presidency, George Washington faced a rebellion named after what beverage?
Tea
Whisky
Coffee
Vodka
The Whiskey Rebellion was a tax protest in the United States in the early 1790s during the presidency of George Washington. It was sparked by the imposition of an excise tax on distilled spirits in an effor to fund the national debt. Farmers who used their surplus grain and corn in the form of whiskey as a medium of exchange were particularly affected by this tax. Many viewed the tax as unfair which led to widespread resistance, and in some cases, violent protests. The situation escalated when President Washington led a militia force of some 13,000 troops into western Pennsylvania to suppress the rebellion.
Correct Answer: Whisky