USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Washington called up the state militias from Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey, which ultimately amounted to close to 13, 000 troops, to put down the rebellion by force if necessary.

Detailed explanation-2: -A force of 13, 000 militia troops, led by Hamilton and Virginia governor Henry Lee, marched into western Pennsylvania. By the time the federal force arrived, the rebellion had collapsed and most of the rebels had fled. Two men were convicted of treason and later pardoned by Washington.

Detailed explanation-3: -By 1794, the Whiskey Rebellion threatened the stability of the nascent United States and forced President Washington to personally lead the United States militia westward to stop the rebels.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is believed that less than five of the tax protesters were killed and no casualties were attributed to direct fighting on the side of the government’s forces. Some 15 or less soldiers and militia members died of natural causes or accidents during the three year conflict, however.