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Presidents and the Constitution, Vol. 2 Faithfully Execute: Washington and the Whiskey Rebellion
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Directions: Read Dr. David Marions essay. Underline or highlight the facts you think are important.
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Background/Homework Read Handout A:George Washington and the Whiskey Rebellion and answer all the questions.
Background/Homework continued 1. What federal law was the focus of protests in the Whiskey Rebellion? 2. Why did President Washington consider using military force against the protestors? 3. Why did Washington involve other branches and levels of government in his decision. 4. Why did Washington blame democratic societies for the crisis? Did he go too far? 5. The Constitution assigns the President the responsibility to take care that laws are faithfully executed and makes him Commander in Chief of the military. How did Washington understand these duties?
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