Whiskey+Rebellion

= Whiskey Rebellion: = = Web Search & Summary = **- The Whiskey Rebellion was the new federal government's first test under the new US Constitution. Washington decided to use his new military force to suppress the rebellion, and succeeded. However, his actions and decisions were met with both praise and controversy over the new power of the federal government.** **- Please visit the following links to complete the questions on the worksheet below. While your answers do not need to be in complete sentences, they should contain enough detail to answer all parts of the each question.**

**[|Whiskey Rebellion: Timeline of Events] **
- Use this link to get a brief timeline of the events that led up to and included Washington's handling of the Whiskey Rebellion. This site also offers various links to primary sources involved in Washington's decision making.

[|Whiskey Rebellion Overview]
- This site offers a brief overview of the Whiskey Rebellion. It also has clarifying questions along the way to make sure you are grasping the themes and significance of the event.

[|Whiskey Rebellion: Federal Response]
- Wikipedia article over the rebellion; read only the 'Federal Response' section to answer the question.

[|Washington's Diary]
- Personal account from Washington himself over the Whiskey Rebellion, and his use of force to put it down.