How Did George Washington Tried To Remain Neutral During The French Revolution

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Jona Fejaj

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The whiskey rebellion was caused due to the taxes passed on whiskey. “The whiskey tax is very unpopular but necessary.” (Hamilton) to raise revenue meant to pay off debts. In addition, the whiskey tax was meant to maintain the government's authority over westerners. The whiskey rebellion was caused because farmers could not afford the tax. In addition, the tax hurt their business. Many backcountry settlers were poor and had little to no currency available to pay the tax. In turn these people retaliated by attacking or chasing federal tax collectors. State governors did nothing about the uproar. However, george washington sent in a militia to stop the rebellion. This showed the federal government jhad power, including the right to take direct action in times of need. This was different from shays rebellion because the federal government had no power. Under the articles of confederation the federal government could not start a militia or tax, therefore had no power against stopping shays rebellion. However, under the republic washington had the ability to take control and stop the

The election of 1800 was a battle between federalist Thomas Jefferson and republican John Adams. Each party threw vicious remarks at one another. The republicans wanted to save america from trumarry, stating the alien and sedition acts violated the bill of rights. However, the federalists thought the nation would be ruined by republicans. This election was important because the president and vice president candidates had an even vote. This was significant because during this time voters did not specify which position a person would serve in office. Due to this even vote the house of representatives had to decide who would become president. This choice left many federalists conflicted. Many people looked to Hamilton for advice trusting his choice. Hamilton said, “The people are asking to hear my voice (oh!) For the country is facing a difficult choice (oh!) And if you were to ask me who I’d promote (oh!) Jefferson has my vote (oh!)” (Hamilton). Three federalists listened to Hamilton, leading Jefferson to become president not Burr. In addition, this election was important because it ended the long standing rule of the federalists, making way for democratic