Why did Washington respond so forcefully to the Whiskey Rebellion? He worried the rebels had allied with lingering British forces. He felt that the new government had to show that it was capable of keeping

Why did Washington respond so forcefully to the Whiskey Rebellion?

He worried the rebels had allied with lingering British forces.
He felt that the new government had to show that it was capable of keeping order.
He knew the United States was on the verge of bankruptcy and had to collect taxes.
He was beholden to Federalist creditors who demanded bold action in the West.

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