Why did Pennsylvania farmers revolt against the federal government in the Whiskey Rebellion?

They were protesting that states should not have to repay war debts.

They were upset at higher taxes created by Hamilton.

They were protesting that whiskey prices should be higher.

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25 November, 08:51

Why did Pennsylvania farmers revolt against the federal government in the Whiskey Rebellion?

They were protesting that states should not have to repay war debts.

They were upset at higher taxes created by Hamilton.

They were protesting that whiskey prices should be higher.

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Kira Guzman · Answer 1

B. They were upset at higher taxes created by Hamilton.

Chad Neal · Answer 2

They were upset at higher taxes created by Hamilton.

Explanation:

Hamilton increased the tax on Whiskey since it was alcohol and a controversial issue at the time. So through process of elimination, I got down to that answer.

Why did Pennsylvania farmers revolt against the federal government in the Whiskey Rebellion?They were protesting that states should not have to repay war debts.They were upset at higher taxes created by Hamilton.They were protesting that whiskey prices should be higher.

Why did Pennsylvania farmers revolt against the federal government in the Whiskey Rebellion?

They were protesting that states should not have to repay war debts.

They were upset at higher taxes created by Hamilton.

They were protesting that whiskey prices should be higher.