President George Washington faced a rebellion named after what beverage?
Rum
Whiskey
Beer
Champagne
Fact: The Whiskey Rebellion was a significant uprising that took place in the early 1790s, during George Washington’s presidency, in response to a federal excise tax on distilled spirits. Western Pennsylvania farmers, who heavily relied on whiskey production, viewed the tax as deeply unfair. Protests escalated into violence, including attacks on tax collectors and the destruction of property. In 1794, President Washington responded by personally leading a militia force of nearly 13,000 troops to suppress the rebellion—marking the first and only time a sitting U.S. president commanded troops in the field.
Correct Answer: Whiskey